Description
The BEST Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is a flavor-packed meal featuring creamy, crispy chicken nestled on a bed of fluffy rice, making it an irresistible option for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss the chicken pieces in this mixture until evenly coated.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Fry the coated chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per batch. Remove and let drain on paper towels.
- In a bowl, combine mayonnaise and sweet chili sauce. Whisk until well blended.
- In serving bowls, start with a layer of rice, add the crispy chicken pieces on top, and drizzle generously with the creamy sauce. Garnish with chopped green onions for extra freshness and flavor!
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat chicken in the oven for retained crispiness.
- This dish can be made spicier by adding sriracha or cayenne pepper to the sauce.
- Substitute chicken with shrimp, tofu, or your preferred protein as desired.
- Frying is recommended for best texture, but baking or air-frying is a healthier alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg