Name: Authentic Bang Bang Ji (Sichuan Shredded Chicken with Sesame Sauce)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: China
Ingredients: 5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breast); 1 English cucumber (or 2 Persian cucumbers); 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, unsalted; 2 scallions, green parts only; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds; 4 inches ginger, sliced; 2 scallions, white parts only (for poaching); 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine; 3 tablespoons Chinese sesame paste (or tahini); 3 tablespoons soy sauce (light or all-purpose); 3 tablespoons Chinese chili oil with sediment; 1 tablespoon Chinkiang black vinegar; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt (for poaching water); 1/4 teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorn powder (optional, for extra numbing); 1/4 cup reserved poaching liquid (cooled)

Bang Bang Ji 🇨🇳 China

A Chinese dish featuring shredded chicken served with a spicy sauce made from sesame paste, soy sauce, and chili oil.

shredded spicy sauce

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Chicken sesame paste soy sauce chili oil

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