Description
Delightful Bang Bang Chicken Bowl combines crispy chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy, spicy sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Boneless skinless chicken breasts (Optional: substitute with shrimp or tofu)
- 1/2 cup Cornstarch (For coating)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/4 cup Vegetable oil (For frying)
- 3 cups Cooked jasmine rice (Optional: swap with brown rice or quinoa)
- 2 cups Shredded lettuce
- 1 cup Diced cucumber
- 1 cup Shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup Chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds (For garnish)
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise (Optional: substitute with non-fat mayonnaise or Greek yogurt)
- 1/4 cup Sweet chili sauce
- 1–2 tablespoons Sriracha (Adjust according to spice preference)
Instructions
- Start by cutting the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix the cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a bowl.
- Dredge the chicken pieces in the cornstarch mixture until they’re well coated.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the coated chicken pieces in batches and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove and set on a plate lined with paper towels.
- Prepare the sauce by mixing mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble your bowls with cooked jasmine rice as the base, topped with shredded lettuce, diced cucumber, shredded carrots, and chopped green onions.
- Add the crispy chicken and drizzle with the creamy sauce.
- Finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and serve.
Notes
For extra crunch, let the coated chicken rest for a few minutes before frying. Use a thermometer to ensure the oil is at the right temperature for frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken, chicken bowl, quick dinner, meal prep, crispy chicken, Asian recipe