Irresistible pasta con pollo Bang Bang

Ingredientes

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 lb linguine or fettuccine pasta
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup full-fat mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
• 1-2 tablespoons sriracha, adjusted to taste
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish

Preparación

1. 1

   Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of the starchy pasta water, then drain the pasta.

2. 2

   Prepare the chicken: While the pasta cooks, pat the chicken pieces completely dry with a paper towel. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.

3. 3

   Pan-fry the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the coated chicken in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan (cook in batches if necessary). Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

4. 4

   Mix the Bang Bang sauce: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and rice vinegar until smooth. Taste and adjust the spiciness or sweetness to your preference.

5. 5

   Combine and serve: Add the hot, drained pasta directly to the bowl with the sauce and toss thoroughly to coat every strand. Add the crispy chicken and toss gently to combine. If the sauce is too thick, stir in a tablespoon or two of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving immediately.