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Bang Bang Chicken Bowl with crispy breaded chicken, creamy pink sauce, colorful vegetables, and white rice in ceramic bowl on marble surface

Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Bowl recipe with signature sweet & spicy sauce. Restaurant-quality in 45 mins. Includes meal prep tips & variations!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Recipe Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1/4 cup vegetable or avocado oil for frying
  • 3 cups cooked rice white or brown
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 cucumber thinly sliced or julienned
  • 2 carrots julienned
  • 4 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tbsp Sriracha or other hot sauce adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the Bang Bang sauce (mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, and minced garlic). Set aside.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Pat the chicken pieces dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper. Dredge each piece first in cornstarch, then dip into the beaten egg.
  3. Pan-Fry: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Avoid overcrowding the pan. Place cooked chicken on a wire rack to stay crisp.
  4. Coat Chicken: Once all chicken is cooked, place it in a large bowl. Pour about half of the Bang Bang sauce over the hot chicken and toss gently to coat.
  5. Assemble Bowls: Divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Top with the crispy Bang Bang chicken, shredded red cabbage, julienned cucumber, julienned carrots, and sliced avocado.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Drizzle with the remaining Bang Bang sauce. Garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.