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Bang Bang Chicken/Shrimp/Tofu

Ingredients

  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1/2 large bottle sweet chili sauce
  • 1/4 c. lime juice
  • 1/2 T. red chili flakes, or to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lb. chicken, and/or shrimp, and/or tofu, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Cornstarch, for coating
  • Oil for frying
  • 1 lb. thin spaghetti or angel hair pasta

Directions

  1. Heat about 2 T. oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Bring water to a boil in a large pot.
  3. Once the water is boiling, add the pasta and cook according to package directions.
  4. In a saucepan, combine the coconut milk and sweet chili sauce (use equal amounts of each). Add lime juice, red chili flakes, salt and pepper.
  5. Put cornstarch in a gallon-sized bag and add the chicken/shrimp/tofu, in batches.
  6. Shake to coat.
  7. Add the chicken/shrimp/tofu to the hot oil and cook in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 min. Add more oil as needed.
  8. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  9. Drain the pasta when ready.
  10. Combine the pasta, chicken/shrimp/tofu, and sauce.
  11. Toss to coat and serve hot.