Bang Bang Chicken Bowl (Print Version)

Crispy chicken with fresh veggies over rice, topped with creamy spicy sauce for a satisfying meal.

# Recipe Ingredients:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 0.5 cups cornstarch
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 0.5 tsp salt
05 - 0.5 tsp black pepper
06 - 3 tbsp vegetable oil for frying

→ Bang Bang Sauce

07 - 0.42 cups 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 - 2.6 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, wedged for serving

# Directions:

01 - Slice cucumber, julienne carrot, shred cabbage, slice spring onions, and chop cilantro. Set all prepared vegetables aside in separate containers.
02 - Whisk cornstarch, salt, pepper, and egg in a bowl until smooth. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat thoroughly, ensuring each piece is evenly covered with the batter mixture.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken pieces in batches, cooking 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
04 - Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar in a separate bowl until fully combined and smooth. Adjust sriracha amount to desired spice level.
05 - Place fried chicken in a large bowl and toss with half of the bang bang sauce until evenly coated. Reserve remaining sauce for serving.
06 - Divide jasmine rice evenly among 4 bowls. Arrange crispy chicken, cucumber, carrot, cabbage, and spring onions over the rice in each bowl.
07 - Drizzle remaining bang bang sauce over each bowl. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The crispy chicken coated in that creamy spicy sauce creates this perfect texture combo that keeps everyone coming back for seconds
  • You can prep all the vegetables ahead of time, making weeknight dinners feel like restaurant-quality takeout without the delivery wait
  • The sauce strikes this beautiful balance between sweet heat and tangy creaminess that somehow works with every single component in the bowl
02 -
  • Do not skip the paper towel draining step after frying the chicken, because excess oil will make your sauce slide right off instead of clinging beautifully
  • The cornstarch coating needs at least 10 minutes to set on the chicken before cooking, so do not rush this step or you will lose all that precious crunch
03 -
  • Keep the fried chicken on a wire rack instead of paper towels if you want to maintain that crunch even longer
  • Warm your bowls slightly before serving, as it helps keep everything at the perfect temperature throughout the meal

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