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Bang Bang Chicken with Spicy Almond Sauce
Juicy and crispy Bang Bang Chicken cooked in a pressure cooker, topped with a creamy spicy almond sauce and served over a refreshing mango and veggie salad. A perfect fusion of heat, crunch, and sweetness.
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Prep Time
25
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
40
minutes
mins
Servings
2
people
Calories
955
kcal
Equipment
1 Pressure cooker
Ingredients
Bang Bang Chicken with Spicy Almond Sauce Ingredients
4
chicken thighs
boneless, skinless
1
teaspoon
white pepper
black can also be used
1.25
teaspoon
salt
plus a pinch extra for sauce
1
teaspoon
paprika
1
teaspoon
mild curry powder
1.5
teaspoon
onion powder
1.5
teaspoon
garlic powder
3
tablespoon
tapioca flour
1
tablespoon
coconut flour
0.25
cup
almond milk
or coconut milk or water
3
tablespoon
almond butter
1
teaspoon
coconut oil
0.5
small onion
diced (or ΒΌ large)
0.5
long red chilli
sliced or finely diced
0.25
teaspoon
salt
1
clove
garlic
finely diced
2
tablespoon
coconut aminos
or Tamari
2
tablespoon
honey
or maple syrup
3
tablespoon
coconut yoghurt
or cream
0.25
cup
water
0.5
lime
juice only
1
head baby gem lettuce
shredded
0.5
long cucumber
thinly sliced
1
large carrot
cut into matchsticks
0.5
yellow pepper
thinly sliced
1
small mango
diced or thinly sliced
0.25
cup
diced scallions
1
pinch
salt
Instructions
Instructions
Make sure the sealing ring is in place and heat coconut oil in the pressure cooker.
Season the chicken pieces with all dry spices and toss well.
Make a coating using tapioca and coconut flour. Dip chicken in almond milk and dredge in flour mix.
Place chicken pieces in the cooker with 1 cup water or broth. Lock the lid and cook 10 minutes under high pressure.
Let pressure release naturally for few minutes then quick release. Open lid and check tenderness.
Blend almond butter, red chili, garlic, coconut aminos, honey, lime juice, and water for the sauce.
Shred lettuce and cut vegetables. Assemble salad with mango and cucumbers.
Serve chicken on salad bed, drizzle with spicy almond sauce and sprinkle scallions over top.
Enjoy immediately or store components separately for meal prep.
Notes
Store leftover sauce in the fridge and stir before reuse. You can also substitute with spicy peanut sauce if pressed for time.