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Bang Bang Chicken/Shrimp/Tofu
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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
Heat about 2 T. oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Bring water to a boil in a large pot.
Once the water is boiling, add the pasta and cook according to package directions.
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.
Put cornstarch in a gallon-sized bag and add the chicken/shrimp/tofu, in batches.
Shake to coat.
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.
Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Drain the pasta when ready.
Combine the pasta, chicken/shrimp/tofu, and sauce.
Toss to coat and serve hot.
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