why make this recipe
This Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is quick, tasty, and easy to eat. It gives you crunchy chicken, spicy mayo, fresh veggies, and warm rice in one bowl. If you like simple chicken bowls, you may also enjoy a fun twist like the Doritos chicken casserole: Doritos chicken casserole.
introduction
This recipe mixes crispy chicken with a sweet and spicy mayo sauce. It uses common pantry items and simple steps. It is good for a weeknight meal or a quick lunch. You can change the heat by adding more or less sriracha. If you want another simple chicken idea, try this Chicken Blue Ribbon.
how to make Bang Bang Chicken Bowl
- In a large bowl, mix cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss the chicken pieces in the mix until all pieces are coated.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the coated chicken in a single layer. Cook 5–7 minutes, turn the pieces so they brown on all sides, and cook until done. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In a small bowl, stir mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha until smooth. Taste and add more sriracha if you want it hotter.
- To build each bowl, put 1 cup of jasmine rice (or 2 cups cooked rice split between bowls) as the base. Add the cooked chicken on top.
- Add shredded lettuce, diced cucumber, shredded carrots, and chopped green onions. Drizzle the spicy mayo over the bowl. Sprinkle sesame seeds if you like. Serve right away.
Ingredients :
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 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
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
You can serve it with bread or a side. For a warm, hearty side, try serving it with a bread bowl idea like this beef stew in a bread bowl.
how to serve Bang Bang Chicken Bowl
Serve the bowl hot. Put the warm rice first, then the chicken and veggies. Drizzle the sauce at the end so the chicken stays a bit crispy. Offer extra sriracha or sweet chili sauce on the side for people who want more heat.
how to store Bang Bang Chicken Bowl
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Keep the sauce and chicken separate if you can. This keeps the chicken from getting soggy.
- Reheat chicken in a skillet or oven to keep it crispy. Microwave is okay but may make the coating soft.
tips to make Bang Bang Chicken Bowl
- Pat the chicken dry before coating so the cornstarch sticks better.
- Do not overcrowd the pan; fry in a single layer for crispiness.
- Use a thermometer or cut a piece to check that chicken is fully cooked.
- Make the sauce ahead and keep it in the fridge.
- If you need a quick swap, shredded rotisserie chicken works in a pinch.
- For more simple chicken ideas, see this easy chicken recipe.
variation (if any)
- Make it gluten-free: use gluten-free cornstarch and check the sweet chili sauce label.
- Make it spicy: add more sriracha or a dash of cayenne to the sauce.
- Make it lighter: bake the chicken instead of frying. Coat with a light spray of oil and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15–20 minutes.
- Make it vegetarian: use fried tofu or cauliflower in place of chicken.
FAQs
Q: Can I use thighs instead of breasts?
A: Yes. Cut them into bite-size pieces and cook until done.
Q: How spicy is this sauce?
A: It is mildly spicy with 1 tablespoon sriracha. Add more for more heat.
Q: Can I make the chicken ahead?
A: Yes. Cook and cool the chicken, then store in the fridge. Reheat before serving.
Q: Is sweet chili sauce necessary?
A: It gives a sweet and tangy flavor. You can mix honey and extra hot sauce if you do not have it.
Q: Can I use brown rice?
A: Yes. Use any rice you like. Brown rice works well and adds whole grain.
Conclusion
For more recipe ideas and variations on bang bang chicken bowls, see this version from I Am Homesteader: Bang Bang Chicken Bowl – I Am Homesteader. If you want a different written take, check this simple recipe at Jar Of Lemons: Bang Bang Chicken Bowls Recipe – Jar Of Lemons. For an easy guide and tips, this Simple Home Edit page is helpful: Bang Bang Chicken Recipe | Simple Home Edit.
Bang Bang Chicken Bowl
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 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)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, mix cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Toss the chicken pieces in the mix until all pieces are coated.
Cooking Chicken
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- When the oil is hot, add the coated chicken in a single layer.
- Cook for 5–7 minutes, turning the pieces so they brown on all sides, and cook until done.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
Making the Sauce
- In a small bowl, stir mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha until smooth.
- Taste and add more sriracha if you want it hotter.
Assembly
- To build each bowl, put 1 cup of jasmine rice as the base.
- Add the cooked chicken on top.
- Add shredded lettuce, diced cucumber, shredded carrots, and chopped green onions.
- Drizzle the spicy mayo over the bowl.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds if you like.
- Serve right away.
