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Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

A flavorful Bang Bang Chicken Bowl featuring crispy chicken, creamy spicy sauce, and fresh vegetables served over jasmine rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch Coating for the chicken
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste) Add more for spiciness
For the Bowl
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice Base for the bowl
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika to create the coating mix.
  2. Toss the chicken pieces in the cornstarch mixture until they are well coated.
Cooking Chicken
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  2. Add the coated chicken pieces in a single layer and cook for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
Making the Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha until smooth.
Assembly
  1. In each serving bowl, start with a base of jasmine rice.
  2. Top the rice with cooked chicken, shredded lettuce, diced cucumber, shredded carrots, and chopped green onions.
  3. Drizzle the spicy mayo sauce over the top and sprinkle sesame seeds if desired.
  4. Serve immediately while fresh and warm.

Notes

For leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze the cooked chicken separately from the rice and salads.