Bang Bang Chicken Recipe (Cheesecake Factory Copycat)
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.
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, and cook until no longer pink. (chicken will continue cooking at the end0
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Add remaining olive oil and onions and sauté until tender.
- Add carrots, garlic and curry powder and sauté 1 minute. Turn heat to low and add coconut milk, chicken broth, brown sugar, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, and sweet chili sauce. Whisk to combine all ingredients.
- Bring sauce to a simmer and cook until carrots are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
- In a small cup stir 1 Tbsp. cornstarch with 1 Tbsp. cold water. Stir into sauce until slightly thickened.
- 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.
- Serve with white rice and top with chopped peanuts. Enjoy!
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