Description
Savor the flavors of this Bang Bang Chicken and Rice Bowl, featuring crispy chicken, creamy bang bang sauce, and fresh veggies. This dish is ideal for quick dinners or meal prep, bringing irresistible taste with every bite.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts or Boneless Thighs
- Buttermilk
- Cornstarch
- All-Purpose Flour
- Garlic Powder
- Smoked Paprika
- Vegetable Oil
- Mayonnaise
- Sweet Chili Sauce
- Sriracha
- Honey
- Rice Vinegar
- Jasmine or Brown Rice
- Mixed Greens
- Cucumber
- Carrot
- Fresh Cilantro
- Lime Wedges
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare the coating by mixing cornstarch, flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry chicken pieces for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Make the bang bang sauce by whisking mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar.
- Toss fried chicken in the bang bang sauce before serving.
- Assemble bowls with rice, veggies, and crispy chicken, garnished with cilantro and lime.
Notes
Allow the chicken to marinate longer for enhanced flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Use a wire rack to keep chicken crispy after frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg