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Bang Bang Chicken Bowls

Experience the perfect combination of crispy chicken, fresh veggies, and a spicy mayo drizzle over fluffy jasmine rice in these quick and easy Bang Bang Chicken Bowls.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

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)
For the Bowls
  • 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 cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss the chicken pieces in the mixture until well 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. Remove from heat and set aside.
Making the Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha until smooth. Adjust the sriracha to your desired spice level.
Assembling the Bowls
  1. Start with a base of jasmine rice. Top with the cooked chicken, shredded lettuce, diced cucumber, shredded carrots, and green onions.
Serving
  1. Drizzle the spicy mayo sauce over the top and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Tips: Cook the chicken in batches if your pan isn’t large enough; overcrowding makes for soggy pieces! Feel free to toast the cornstarch coatings for extra crunch before frying.