This Cheesecake Factory copycat bang bang chicken recipe is the perfect weeknight family dinner, and you can enjoy it from the comfort of your kitchen! This chicken is coated in a delicious, sweet and spicy homemade sauce and served with peas and rice for a filling dinner that your whole family will enjoy.

bang bang chicken recipe in a white serving bowl with a scoop of white rice in the middle garnsihed with peanuts and fresh parsley

If you are looking for the perfect copycat of Cheesecake Factory’s Bang Bang Chicken, you’ve found it! It is my go-to when I have chicken breasts in the freezer but want to cook something a little different. You will love all of the flavors in the homemade sauce! Served with rice, peas, and peanuts, this is a must-have meal for your weeknight dinner rotation. Your whole family will be asking for seconds (and thirds).

This bang bang chicken recipe is very simple to make, and doesn’t take long at all. You will start by sauteing your chicken breasts. Once they are nice and tender, you can start making your sauce. The sauce is what really makes this bang bang chicken recipe great! To make the sauce for your bang bang chicken, start by sauteing olive oil, onions, garlic, and curry powder. Then you can add in coconut milk, chicken broth, brown sugar, peanut butter (yes, you read that right, peanut butter!), soy sauce, lime juice, and sweet chili sauce. Once the veggies are nice and tender, add in cornstarch and cold water to make the sauce nice and thick. Your last step is to add in the frozen peas. Once those are cooked and your chicken has been tossed in the homemade sauce, your bang bang chicken is ready to serve over rice. For a nice crunch, you can top your chicken with peanuts. In no time at all, your homemade bang bang chicken will be ready to eat!

Why You’ll Love This Cheesecake Factory Copycat Bang Bang Chicken

This bang bang chicken is packed with sweet and salty flavors.
This recipe tastes just as good as the Cheesecake Factory bang bang chicken.
The homemade sauce on this bang bang chicken is irresistable!
It is a filling dinner entree that your whole family will love.
This bang bang chicken is a healthier version of the popular recipe, with the chicken being sauted rather than fried.

Ingredients For Your Bang Bang Chicken

1 lb. boneless chicken breast, cut into cubes
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
1 large carrot julienned and cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tsp. minced garlic
3 tsp. curry powder
1 13.5 oz. can coconut milk
3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
3 Tbsp. brown sugar
3 Tbsp. smooth peanut butter
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp. Thai sweet chili sauce
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 Tbsp. cold water
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup chopped peanuts
rice for serving

image of bang bang chicken in a large white serving bowl with a spoon that has taken a bite out of the rice.

How to Make This Bang Bang Chicken Recipe

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

Step 2: Season chicken with salt and pepper, and cook until no longer pink. (chicken will continue cooking at the end)

Step 3: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Add remaining olive oil and onions and sauté until tender.

Step 4: Add carrots, garlic and curry powder and sauté 1 minute.

Step 5: Turn heat to low and add coconut milk, chicken broth, brown sugar, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, and sweet chili sauce.

Step 6: Whisk to combine all ingredients.

Step 7: Bring sauce to a simmer and cook until carrots are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.

Step 8: In a small cup stir 1 Tbsp. cornstarch with 1 Tbsp. cold water. Stir into sauce until slightly thickened.

Step 9: Add frozen peas and cook until heated through, about one minute. If you would like a thinner sauce, thin with additional chicken broth or water.

Step 10: Serve with white rice and top with chopped peanuts.

Step 11: Enjoy!

What to Serve/Pair with Your Bang Bang Chicken Recipe

This Cheesecake Factory bang bang chicken is delicious served over rice and topped with crunchy chopped peanuts. You can also serve it with a side of egg rolls. It’s also tasty served with these Homemade Cream Cheese Crab Rangoons.

Popular Substitutions & Additions

This bang bang chicken can either be served over white rice, brown rice, or even fried rice.

I recommend using a low sodium soy sauce in place of traditional soy sauce.

For some extra spice in your bang bang chicken, add a dash of red pepper.

If you’re not a fan of frozen peas, feel free to leave these out or serve them on the side.

Storage & Leftovers

Leftover bang bang chicken can be stored in an air-tight container in the fridge. It will last for up to 3 days. To reheat individual servings of bang bang chicken, heat them in the microwave until they are warm enough to eat.

FAQs

Why do I have to add peanut butter into my bang bang chicken sauce?

The peanut butter adds a great flavor to the sauce, with just the right amount of sweetness. It also adds some thickness.

Can I use fresh coconut milk instead of canned coconut milk?

No, for this bang bang chicken, I recommend using canned coconut milk. It is thicker than refrigerated coconut milk, which is often watered down.

How thick should my sauce be?

Your sauce can be as thick or thin as you want it to be. I prefer a thicker sauce for this bang bang chicken.

Where do I find Thai sweet chili sauce?

Thai sweet chili sauce can be found in most grocery stores. It is usually on the condiment aisle or on the oriental food aisle.

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