Bang Bang Chicken Bowl
A vibrant and flavorful bowl combining crispy chicken, fresh vegetables, and a spicy-sweet sauce for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts Can substitute with shrimp or tofu for variations.
- 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 Ensure oil is hot enough before adding chicken.
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice Can substitute jasmine rice for brown rice or quinoa.
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- to taste sesame seeds sesame seeds for garnish Optional
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise Can use non-fat mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt.
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha Adjust to taste.
Instructions
- Marinate chicken pieces with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Coat chicken with cornstarch and fry in hot vegetable oil until golden and cooked through.
- Mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha to make the sauce.
- Assemble bowls with rice, lettuce, cucumber, carrots, green onions, fried chicken, and drizzle with sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
For a healthier option, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise and bake the chicken instead of frying.