Bang Bang Chicken Bowl
A comforting and slightly spicy bowl featuring crispy chicken, creamy sauce, and fresh vegetables over jasmine rice.
Ingredients
For the Bowl
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice Use warm for serving.
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup cornstarch For coating the chicken.
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ cup vegetable oil for frying Can be substituted with baking or air frying.
- ½ cup mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt.
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha Adjust to taste.
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- to taste sesame seeds for garnish Optional.
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken Coating
- In a large bowl, combine cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix well.
- Toss the chicken pieces in the mixture until each piece is well coated.
- Press the cornstarch gently so it adheres evenly.
Fry the Chicken
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add coated chicken pieces in a single layer and cook for about 5–7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown.
- Remove chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and rest.
Make the Bang Bang Sauce
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha until smooth.
- Adjust sriracha to your desired spice level.
Assemble the Bowls
- Start with a warm base of jasmine rice.
- Top with cooked chicken, then add shredded lettuce, cucumber, carrots, and green onions.
- Drizzle spicy mayo sauce over the top and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
For lighter bowls, reduce rice or increase vegetables. The sauce can be made ahead and stored separately. Avoid freezing assembled bowls.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
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