Description
Quick and flavorful Bang Bang Chicken Bowl that combines crispy chicken, creamy sauce, and fresh vegetables over fluffy rice.
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
- Prepare the Chicken: Start by cutting the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Coat the Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine the cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss the chicken pieces in the mixture until well coated.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken pieces and fry for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on a paper towel.
- Make the Sauce: Mix together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha in another bowl.
- Assemble the Bowl: Start with a bed of jasmine rice, top with crispy chicken, shredded lettuce, diced cucumber, and shredded carrots. Drizzle with Bang Bang sauce and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve and Enjoy: Dive into your delicious creation right away!
Notes
This dish can be customized with different proteins and sauces. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken, Quick Dinner, Easy Recipe, Chicken Bowl, Asian Cuisine