Description
This Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is the perfect mix of crispy chicken, cool crunchy veggies, and a creamy sweet chili sauce that tastes like takeout—only fresher and faster at home.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying
For the Rice and Toppings
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds to taste for garnish
For the Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss the chicken pieces in the mixture until well coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the coated chicken in a single layer. Cook for 5–7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha until smooth. Adjust the sriracha to your desired spice level.
Assembly
- To assemble the bowls, start with a base of jasmine rice. Top with the cooked chicken, shredded lettuce, diced cucumber, shredded carrots, and green onions.
- Drizzle the spicy mayo sauce over the top and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For meal prep, store chicken, rice, toppings, and sauce separately, then assemble right before eating to keep everything crisp.
- For a lighter sauce, use plain Greek yogurt in place of mayonnaise.
- For a different protein, swap chicken with shrimp or tofu and cook until golden and cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 15 Minutes
- Category: High Protein
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 650Kcal
- Fat: 35g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Protein: 40g
Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken Bowl