Description
Bang Bang Chicken & Shrimp is a spicy, creamy, and flavorful dish combining tender chicken and juicy shrimp tossed in a luscious, sweet, and fiery sauce. Quick to prepare and versatile, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or entertaining, offering a balanced texture and heat level adjustable to your liking.
Ingredients
Proteins
- Chicken breasts or thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sauce
- Mayonnaise
- Sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- Honey or sugar
- Garlic powder
- Rice vinegar or lime juice
Garnishes
- Green onions, thinly sliced
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Proteins: Pat the chicken dry and cut into bite-sized pieces. Peel and devein the shrimp if needed. Season lightly with salt and pepper to enhance their natural flavors before cooking.
- Cook the Chicken and Shrimp: Heat a little oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken pieces until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, cook shrimp until pink and just opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Mix the Bang Bang Sauce: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, honey, garlic powder, and rice vinegar or lime juice. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning by adding more sriracha or sweetener as preferred.
- Combine and Toss: Return cooked chicken and shrimp to the pan or a large bowl. Pour the sauce over them and toss gently so every piece is generously coated in the luscious bang bang sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle thinly sliced green onions and sesame seeds over the top for a fresh crunch and appealing presentation. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use Fresh Proteins: Fresh chicken and shrimp make the biggest difference in flavor and texture.
- Don’t Overcook Shrimp: Shrimp cooks quickly; remove as soon as it turns pink to avoid chewiness.
- Customize Sauce Consistency: Add a splash of water or lime juice if the sauce is too thick.
- Toast Sesame Seeds: Lightly toast sesame seeds for a nuttier flavor and added crunch.
- Serve Immediately: The sauce tastes best fresh, so serve right away for maximum creaminess and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg