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Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

The Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is a spicy delight that combines crispy chicken with a creamy sauce over jasmine rice, perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts can substitute with shrimp or tofu
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch for a crispy coating
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to enhance flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder for an aromatic flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika adds smokiness
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil for frying
For the Rice Base
  • 2 cups Cooked Jasmine Rice can substitute with brown rice or quinoa
For the Fresh Toppings
  • 1 cup Shredded Lettuce can substitute with spinach or arugula
  • 1 cup Diced Cucumber for freshness
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots for sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Green Onions for mild onion flavor
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise can use Greek yogurt as an alternative
  • 1/4 cup Sweet Chili Sauce adds sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha adjust to taste
For the Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds optional but recommended

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Large bowl
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Combine cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a large bowl. Toss chicken until thoroughly coated.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha until smooth. Adjust sriracha according to taste.
  4. Assemble the bowl with jasmine rice as the base, then layer with chicken, toppings, sauce, and garnish with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 1100mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

For the best results, store components separately and reheat chicken in an air fryer to maintain crispiness.

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