Bang Bang Chicken
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4.9
Bang Bang Chicken
Description
The recipe starts by sautéing chicken pieces until nearly cooked, then adding julienned zucchini, sliced carrot, and diced onion to soften. A dusting of flour and a splash of chicken stock create a light base. Coconut milk, peanut butter, sugar, curry powder, turmeric, and red pepper flakes combine to form a creamy, spiced sauce that simmers briefly to blend flavors. Finishing with heavy cream and peas adds richness and freshness.
The dish has a thick, silky sauce enriched with nutty and aromatic spices. The combination of tender chicken and crisp-tender vegetables provides varied texture. Serving it over brown rice grounds the meal with a wholesome base and mild flavor balance.
For presentation, optional garnishes of peanuts and toasted coconut add crunch and an additional layer of flavor, enhancing the dish's complexity.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large chicken breast cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 small zucchini julienned
- 1 1/2 cups carrot sliced
- 1/2 large onion diced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken stock
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 can coconut milk unsweetened
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter all natural
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup peas frozen
- peanuts for garnish, optional
- coconut for garnish, optional, toasted
- brown rice for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot or deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add in chicken and cook 2 minutes or until mostly cooked thoroughly.
- Add in zucchini, carrot, and onion and sauté five minutes. Sprinkle in flour and cook another minute.
- Add in chicken stock, salt, and pepper. Bring to boil and reduce to simmer. Liquid won't thicken very much at all--this is normal.
- Stir in coconut milk, peanut butter, sugar, and spices. Simmer 5 minutes. Before serving, stir in heavy cream and peas. Cook another minute to warm peas through and serve over brown rice. Top with peanuts and toasted coconut.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 581 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 581kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 928mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 8600IU | 172% |
| Vitamin C | 25.2mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4.9mg | 27% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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