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This Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is simple, fast, and tasty. It mixes crispy chicken with a spicy mayo sauce and fresh veggies over jasmine rice. If you like easy bowl meals, you can also look at a similar idea like the hot honey ground beef bowl for more quick dinner ideas.
why make this recipe
Make this recipe when you want a fast meal that feels special. The sauce is creamy and a little spicy. The fried chicken gives a nice crunch. It uses few ingredients and comes together in about 20–30 minutes. If you like simple bowls that combine rice, protein, and veggies, try the hot honey ground beef bowl for another easy choice.
how to make Bang Bang Chicken Bowl
- Mix cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a large bowl.
- Toss the chicken pieces in the dry mix until they are well coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the coated chicken in a single layer. Cook 5–7 minutes, turn sometimes, until chicken is golden and done. Remove and set aside.
- In a small bowl, stir mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha until smooth. Taste and add more sriracha if you want it hotter.
- To build each bowl, put 2 cups of cooked jasmine rice in the bottom. Top with cooked chicken, lettuce, cucumber, carrots, and green onions.
- Drizzle the spicy mayo over the top and sprinkle with sesame seeds if you like. Serve right away.
For other easy bowl steps and timing, see a quick bowl idea at hot honey ground beef bowl.
Ingredients :
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 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
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
how to serve Bang Bang Chicken Bowl
Serve the bowl hot so the chicken stays crispy. Place the rice first, then the chicken and veggies on top. Drizzle the spicy mayo just before serving so it stays creamy. Offer extra sriracha or sweet chili sauce on the side for people who want more heat.
how to store Bang Bang Chicken Bowl
Store chicken and sauce separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep rice in its own container. When ready to eat, warm the rice and chicken in the microwave or in a skillet. Add fresh lettuce and cucumber after warming so they stay crisp.
tips to make Bang Bang Chicken Bowl
- Pat chicken dry before coating so the cornstarch sticks well.
- Use medium-high heat to get a golden crust without overcooking.
- Adjust sriracha to match your spice level.
- Fry in a single layer; work in batches if needed.
- Toast sesame seeds briefly in a dry pan for more flavor.
variation (if any)
- Swap chicken for shrimp or firm tofu for a different protein.
- Use brown rice or cauliflower rice for a lighter bowl.
- Add avocado or pickled radish for extra texture.
- Make the sauce with Greek yogurt instead of mayo for a tangy twist.
FAQs
Q: Can I bake the chicken instead of frying?
A: Yes. Toss coated chicken on a baking sheet and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12–15 minutes, turning once, until cooked through.
Q: Is there a way to make this gluten-free?
A: Use cornstarch and check that the sweet chili sauce is gluten-free. Most other ingredients are naturally gluten-free.
Q: How spicy is the sauce?
A: It is mildly spicy with 1 tablespoon sriracha. Add more or less to suit your taste.
Q: Can I prep parts ahead?
A: Yes. Cook rice and make the sauce ahead. Fry chicken right before serving for best texture.
Q: How long does it keep in the fridge?
A: Cooked chicken and sauce keep 3 days refrigerated. Rice also keeps 3–4 days in its own container.
Conclusion
For more recipe ideas and variations, check this simple bowl version at Bang Bang Chicken Bowl – I Am Homesteader. If you want another home-style recipe and step-by-step photos, try the detailed post at Bang Bang Chicken Bowls Recipe – Jar Of Lemons. For a clear, easy-to-follow bang bang chicken method and tips, see Bang Bang Chicken Recipe | Simple Home Edit.
Bang Bang Chicken Bowl
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 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
For the Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
For Serving
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice Cooked and warm
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Mix cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a large bowl.
- Toss the chicken pieces in the dry mix until they are well coated.
Cooking
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the coated chicken in a single layer. Cook for 5–7 minutes, turning sometimes, until chicken is golden and done. Remove and set aside.
Sauce Preparation
- In a small bowl, stir mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha until smooth. Taste and add more sriracha if you want it hotter.
Assembly
- To build each bowl, put 2 cups of cooked jasmine rice in the bottom.
- Top with cooked chicken, lettuce, cucumber, carrots, and green onions.
- Drizzle the spicy mayo over the top and sprinkle with sesame seeds if you like.
- Serve right away.
