Bang bang chicken

Some food historians believe it to have originated in the town of Hang Yang Ba during the early 20th century.

[2] A popular myth claims that the name comes from the sound of tenderizing the meat by pounding it, but this is unlikely.

[4] In traditional recipes, the shredded meat is tossed in a sauce made with sesame paste, chili oil, Sichuan pepper and black vinegar.

Many of these recipes are based on breaded and fried chicken or shrimp in a mayonnaise sauce.

[3][10] These recipes may have been popularized by "bang bang shrimp" dishes on the menus of American fast food chains like Bonefish Grill and have little in common with the authentic Chinese dish.