30 Minute Bang Bang Chicken
 
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This is a copy-cat recipe for the Bang Bang Chicken from The Cheesecake Factory. Tasty, creamy, comforting, sweet and spicy dish takes only 30 minutes to prepare!
Ingredients
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1½ cups sliced carrots
  • ½ large onion, diced
  • 1½ tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • salt & pepper, to taste
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons all natural peanut butter
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ¾ cup frozen peas
  • peanuts and toasted coconut for garnish, optional
  • brown or white rice for serving
Instructions
  1. 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.
  2. Add in carrot and onion and sauté five minutes or until tender.
  3. Sprinkle in flour and cook another minute. Add in chicken stock, salt and pepper.
  4. Bring to boil and reduce to simmer. It is OK that the liquid doesn't thicken much.
  5. Stir in coconut milk, peanut butter, sugar and spices. Simmer 5 minutes.
  6. Before serving, stir in heavy cream and peas. Cook another couple minutes until peas and cream are heated through and serve over rice.
  7. Top with peanuts and toasted coconut.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 4 servings
Recipe by Wishes and Dishes at https://wishesndishes.com/30-minute-bang-bang-chicken/