Bang Bang Chicken Bowl (Printable)
Crispy chicken with fresh veggies and creamy spicy sauce over fluffy rice
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1/2 cup cornstarch
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
06 - 3 tbsp vegetable oil, for frying
→ Bang Bang Sauce
07 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
08 - 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
09 - 1 tbsp sriracha, adjust to taste
10 - 1 tbsp honey
11 - 1 tsp rice vinegar
→ Bowls & Garnishes
12 - 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
13 - 1 medium cucumber, sliced
14 - 1 large carrot, julienned
15 - 2.6 oz shredded purple cabbage
16 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
17 - 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
18 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
19 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
# How-To:
01 - Slice cucumber, julienne carrot, shred cabbage, slice spring onions, and chop cilantro. Set aside until assembly.
02 - Whisk cornstarch, salt, pepper, and egg in a bowl. Add chicken pieces and toss until thoroughly coated.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken pieces in batches until golden and crisp, approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
04 - Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar until smooth and fully combined.
05 - Toss fried chicken with half of the bang bang sauce until evenly coated. Reserve remaining sauce for drizzling.
06 - Divide jasmine rice among 4 bowls. Top each bowl with crispy chicken, cucumber, carrot, cabbage, and spring onions.
07 - Drizzle with extra bang bang sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sauce hits that perfect sweet spot between creamy and fiery that keeps you going back for another bite
- Everything comes together in under 40 minutes even on your most chaotic weeknights
02 -
- Overcrowding the pan makes chicken steam instead of fry so work in batches for that restaurant-quality crunch
- Let the sauce sit for 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together beautifully
03 -
- Pat the chicken completely dry before coating for the crispiest results
- Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes to bring out their nutty flavor