Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Bang Bang Chicken Bowl, a delightful dish that brings together crispy chicken, a creamy and spicy sauce, and fresh vegetables over fluffy jasmine rice. Perfect for busy families and quick weeknight dinners, this meal balances textures and tastes that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (or shrimp/tofu)
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (or brown rice/quinoa)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- shredded lettuce
- diced cucumber
- shredded carrots
- chopped green onions
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss chicken pieces in the mixture until coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry coated chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through.
- In another bowl, mix mayonnaise with sweet chili sauce and sriracha for the sauce.
- Assemble bowls starting with jasmine rice, topped with crispy chicken, fresh veggies, and drizzle with sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For extra crunch, garnish with sesame seeds. Adjust spice levels in the sauce by varying the sriracha amount. Make it vegetarian by using tofu instead of chicken.