Description
Juicy chicken bites coated in a spicy-sweet Bang Bang sauce, served over fluffy rice with crunchy veggies—each bite is bursting with vibrant flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1–2 tbsp sriracha (to taste)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 4 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cucumber slices
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- Optional: cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Toss diced chicken with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken pieces until crispy, golden, and fully cooked, about 4–5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and rice vinegar to make the Bang Bang sauce. Adjust seasoning as desired.
- Toss crispy chicken with Bang Bang sauce until thoroughly coated.
- Assemble bowls by layering cooked rice, topped with Bang Bang chicken, shredded carrots, cucumber, avocado, green onions, and sesame seeds. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges, if desired.
Notes
- For gluten-free, ensure all sauces and cornstarch are gluten-free certified.
- Substitute chicken with shrimp, tofu, or crispy cauliflower for variety.
- Adjust sriracha for desired heat level.
- Store chicken, rice, and veggies separately to maintain freshness.
- Chicken can be frozen without sauce and reheated before serving.