Bang Bang Chicken Bowl (Printable)

Crispy chicken with fresh vegetables and fluffy rice in a creamy spicy sauce

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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 - 0.4 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 - 2.2 cups cooked jasmine rice
13 - 1 medium cucumber, sliced
14 - 1 large carrot, julienned
15 - 2.6 cups 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 Steps:

01 - Slice cucumber, julienne carrot, shred cabbage, slice spring onions, and chop cilantro. Set aside in separate prep bowls.
02 - Whisk cornstarch, salt, pepper, and egg in a mixing bowl until smooth. Add chicken pieces and toss until thoroughly coated.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and crisp, approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
04 - Whisk mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar in a separate bowl until fully incorporated.
05 - Toss crispy chicken with half the bang bang sauce until evenly coated. Reserve remaining sauce for serving.
06 - Divide jasmine rice among 4 serving bowls. Arrange chicken, cucumber, carrot, cabbage, and spring onions on top of rice.
07 - Drizzle with reserved bang bang sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • That sauce transforms everything it touches into something addictive
  • Crunchy vegetables balance the rich, crispy chicken perfectly
  • Comes together faster than takeout delivery
02 -
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when frying or the chicken will steam instead of crisp
  • The sauce thickens as it sits so keep it slightly thinner than you think you need
  • Room temperature chicken fries more evenly than cold from the fridge
03 -
  • Use a splatter guard when frying unless you enjoy cleaning your stovetop
  • Warm your bowls before serving so everything stays hot longer

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