Bang Bang Sauce

My homemade bang bang sauce recipe is the best way to spice up some chicken or shrimp. It only takes a few ingredients and a few minutes to create. The sauce is spicy, yet slightly sweet, and super creamy.

What is Bang Bang Sauce

I was first introduced to this sauce at one of my favorite restaurants - The Cheesecake Factory. They have a bang bang chicken and rice bowl that is absolutely amazing. I would get that every time. Bonefish grill also has a bang bang shrimp dish that is really good too!

But, bang bang sauce is basically a creamy sauce that is spicy, yet a little sweet. This is from the sweet Thai chili sauce. My homemade sauce recipe subs out the typical mayo for a healthier alternative - plain, non-fat Greek yogurt.

The word 'bang' comes from the sound of deep frying the chicken or shrimp!

Ingredients

You only need a few ingredients to make this homemade bang bang sauce recipe.

• Plain, Non-fat Greek Yogurt
• Sweet Chili Sauce
• Sriracha Sauce
• Rice Vinegar
• Splenda (optional)

A typical sauce is made with mayo; however, I am substituting that with a healthier alternative: plain, non-fat greek yogurt. You can still use the mayo; however, Greek yogurt provides some protein to the sauce.

I typically use G Hughes sweet chili sauce; however, you can use any brand that you like. I do not find the G Hughes to be too sweet; therefore, I add some Splenda, or sugar, in as well.

How to Make Bang Bang Sauce

The recipe is very easy and only requires minutes of prep time; but, you will need some extra resting time.

All you need to do is mix together the ingredients in a bowl or Tupperware container; but, you can really use whatever vessel you have.

You should store the sauce in the fridge, for at least 30 minutes, to allow the flavors to form together. However, if you are low on time, you may skip this step.

What Dishes Should I Serve with Bang Bang Sauce

My favorite dish to serve this sauce is over some grilled chicken or shrimp. That is what you would typically see at a restaurant; however, there are so many great options for a protein here. Plus, you can also bread and air fry the shrimp for a crispy meal.

For a side, I love doing either rice or rice noodles; but, you can choose your favorite protein.

How to Store Bang Bang Sauce

Be mindful of when you opened your yogurt. A Greek yogurt is typically only good, opened, for 5 days in the fridge. To store the actual sauce, place it in an air tight container in the fridge. You can keep the sauce for up to 5 days from when the yogurt was opened.

I will only sauce the protein and sides that I am eating and then store everything separately in the fridge. I do not find that the meal holds up well in the fridge being pre-sauced.

Expert Tips

After mixing together all the ingredients, store in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to allow all of the flavors to mend together.

Serve cold with grilled chicken or shrimp for the best results.

Add more of less sriracha sauce depending on how spicy you like things! Plus, you can always add some Splenda or sugar to sweeten up the sauce.

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Bang Bang Sauce - Homemade Recipe

My homemade bang bang sauce recipe is the best way to spice up some chicken or shrimp. It only takes a few ingredients and a few minutes to create. The sauce is spicy, yet slightly sweet, and super creamy.

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