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Savor Every Bite of This Bang Bang Chicken Bowl Delight

A delightful Bang Bang Chicken Bowl to transform busy weeknights into a flavor celebration.

Prep: 10 minutesCook: 20 minutesServes: 43.0(1 rating)
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (Can swap for shrimp or tofu)
  • 1 cup Cornstarch (Coat generously for best results)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika (Fresh garlic adds more zest)
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil (Heat thoroughly for optimal frying)
  • 2 cups Jasmine Rice (Brown rice or quinoa are healthy alternatives)
  • 2 cups Shredded Lettuce (Other greens work if preferred)
  • 1 cup Diced Cucumber
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots (Can use colorful veggies)
  • 2 stalks Chopped Green Onions
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise (Can substitute with non-fat mayonnaise or Greek yogurt)
  • 3 tablespoons Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha (Adjust to desired spice level)

Instructions

  1. Step-by-Step Instructions

  2. In a large bowl, mix cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and coat each with the mixture.

  3. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet. Fry chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

  4. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha until smooth. Adjust sriracha to taste.

  5. Assemble the bowl starting with jasmine rice, then add fried chicken and fresh toppings.

  6. Drizzle with spicy mayo sauce and serve immediately.

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