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Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

Bang Bang Chicken Bowl: Quick, Crispy, and Full of Flavor

Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is a quick, flavorful dish perfect for busy dinners, featuring crispy chicken and vibrant vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken can be swapped for shrimp or tofu
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch essential for crispy coating
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil for frying
For the Base
  • 2 cups Jasmine Rice or brown rice/quinoa
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Shredded Lettuce
  • 1 cup Diced Cucumber
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Green Onions
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for lighter option
  • 1/4 cup Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha to taste
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds optional

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • large skillet
  • whisk
  • pot
  • slotted spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss in the spice mixture.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces in a single layer and fry for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  3. Prepare the spicy mayo sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha until smooth.
  4. Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions, about 15-20 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork.
  5. Assemble the bowl by placing rice at the bottom, topping with chicken, lettuce, cucumber, carrots, and green onions.
  6. Drizzle spicy mayo sauce over the bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure the chicken is well-coated in cornstarch for maximum crispiness. Components can be stored separately to maintain freshness.

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