Where Is Bang Bang Chicken from?

Bang-bang chicken is traditionally a dish of cold chicken drizzled with a spicy and nutty sauce sold as a snack by street vendors in the Szechuan region of China. The dish can be simply described as “shredded chicken with sesame sauce.” The chicken is tenderized and shredded by pounding with a heavy wooden stick.

Where did bang bang shrimp originated?

The name Bang Bang Shrimp is Thai in origin, coming from the Thai sweet chili sauce that envelops delicate fried shrimp. It's not overly spicy but has enough of a kick to keep things interesting. I just can't get enough. They really need to think about turning this into an entree.

What is Chinese Bon?

"Many Chinese dishes are named for sounds, like pao ("firecrackers"), and bon (or bong) for the chopping sound made when preparing the chicken for this dish. Whatever the name, this Sichuan dish is a dish of contrasts: cool cucumbers, tender chicken shreds, and rich, spicy sesame sauce." -