"To add even more flavor to this Szechuan dish, feel free to garnish with toasted sesame seeds before serving. Bang Bang Chicken serves 4..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound chicken meat (1/2 small chicken or 1 pound of chicken breasts, bone-in)
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1 cucumber
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Salt, as needed, to salt cucumbers if desired (this is optional)
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1 medium carrot
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1/2 - 1 teaspoon roasted Sichuan peppercorn, optional
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Sauce:
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2 tablespoons sesame seed paste (can substitute chunky peanut butter)
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3 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar, red or black if possible
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1 tablespoon Asian sesame seed oil
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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1 - 2 tablespoons hot chili oil, or 1 - 2 teaspoons chili flakes, both optional
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1 tablespoon shredded scallion (green onion, spring onion), white part only