Description
The Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is a delightful and customizable dish that combines crispy chicken, flavorful sauce, and fresh toppings on a bed of jasmine rice. It’s a perfect option for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Rice Base:
- 2 cups Cooked Jasmine Rice
Chicken:
- 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
Creamy Sauce:
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Sweet Chili Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
Fresh Toppings:
- 2 cups Shredded Lettuce
- 1 cup Diced Cucumber
- 1 cup Shredded Carrots
- 1/2 cup Chopped Green Onions
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken Coating: In a large mixing bowl, combine cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss chicken pieces until coated.
- Fry Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, fry coated chicken until golden brown.
- Make Creamy Sauce: Mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha in a bowl.
- Assemble Bowls: Plate rice, top with chicken, fresh toppings, sauce, and sesame seeds.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- You can swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter sauce.
- Adjust Sriracha to control the spiciness of the dish.
- Feel free to customize toppings with your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
