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Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

A delightful explosion of flavors with crispy chicken, creamy spicy mayo, and fresh veggies served over jasmine rice.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

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 Sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
Assembly
  • 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 for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix well.
  2. Toss the chicken pieces in this mixture until they’re nicely coated.
Cooking
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the coated chicken pieces in a single layer.
  2. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Once done, remove from heat and set aside.
Sauce Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha until smooth. Adjust the sriracha based on your spice preference!
Assembly
  1. To assemble your bowls, start with a steaming base of jasmine rice.
  2. Top with the crispy chicken, crunchy shredded lettuce, refreshing diced cucumber, vibrant shredded carrots, and sprinkle on the green onions.
  3. Finally, drizzle that delectable spicy mayo sauce over the top and add a sprinkle of sesame seeds if you like. Serve immediately and enjoy every bite!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

For extra crispiness, let the coated chicken sit for about 15 minutes before frying. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about three days.

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