Healthy Sautéed Bang Bang Chicken

Name: Healthy Sautéed Bang Bang Chicken
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: Chicken Breast: 1.5 lbs (.68kg); Cornstarch: 2 Tbsp; Ghee: 2 Tbsp; Salt; Black Pepper; Lime: 1; Mayonnaise: 5 Tbsp (see below for light recipe); Sweet Chili Sauce: 2 Tbsp (see below for recipe); Sriracha: 2 Tbsp; Green Onions: Garnish (optional)

Bang Bang chicken originates from Chinese street food - served as pulled chicken - chicken that was literally hammered or "banged" on to loosen the meat, then drenched in a sweet chili and mayonnaise sauce. The American version is more bite-sized pieces, either fried, baked, or as here, sautéed, for a healthier version.

Features:

Cuisine:

Chinese

Ingredients

1.5 lbs (.68kg) Chicken Breast
2 Tbsp Cornstarch
2 Tbsp Ghee
Or oil as a substitute
Salt
Black Pepper
1 Lime
5 Tbsp (see below for light recipe) Mayonnaise
2 Tbsp (see below for recipe) Sweet Chili Sauce
2 Tbsp Sriracha
Garnish (optional) Green Onions

Directions

Steps

1 Done	Prepare the Chicken Pat the chicken dry. Cut into pieces and put in a bowl. Juice the lime and add the juice to the chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Add the cornstarch and toss.
2 Done	Cook the Chicken Add the Ghee (or any type of cooking oil desired) to a pan (I prefer cast iron ot get a crispy outside) and let it melt on medium high, then add the chicken. Let cook for 3-4 minutes on one side depending on how thick your pieces are. Flip and do the same on the other side. (Temp. should be 165°F/73°C) - if it is over, the meat turns tough.
3 Done	Make the Light Mayonnaise (optional) You can use store-bought mayonnaise, or use this quick and easy recipe here: 1 egg, 1 Tbsp champagne vinegar (or lemon juice), 1/2 tsp salt, 1 Tbsp honey, 1/4 tsp white pepper, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup light sour cream. In a bowl suitable for an immersion blender (or in a regular blender), first add the egg, then the champagne vinegar, salt, dijon mustard, honey, white pepper, and oil. Let the ingredients sit for a good minute, then slowly pulse for 1 minute. Add the sour cream. Pulse again until it thickens - about 30 seconds.
4 Done	Make the Sweet Chili Sauce (optional) you can use store-bouught, or make this quick and easy one here: Easy Thai Sweet Chili Sauce from Scratch.
5 Done	Mix together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce and sriracha in a bowl. Toss the chicken in the sauce. Top with green onions if desired.
6 Done	Serving Suggestion Suggested side: Spicy Crunchy Coleslaw with Low-Fat Mayonnaise.