Bang Bang Chicken Bowl:
A delicious fusion of sweet, spicy, and creamy, the Bang Bang Chicken Bowl offers crisp chicken tossed in a creamy, zippy sauce, served over steamed rice with crunchy veggies. This easy, flavorful meal packs a punch and comes together quickly—perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. It satisfies cravings for takeout while being homemade and customizable.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cornstarch
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 cup coleslaw mix shredded carrots and cabbage
- 2 green onions sliced
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 cup coleslaw mix (shredded carrots and cabbage)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
Notes
- Swap chicken for shrimp or tofu for a different protein.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha to control the spice level.
- For a lighter version, bake or air-fry the chicken instead of deep-frying.
- Prep rice and sauce in advance to save time.
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