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Bang Bang Chicken Bowl: Easy & Delicious Dinner!

Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

Enjoy an easy & delicious Bang Bang Chicken Bowl, a delightful fusion of crispy chicken, creamy sauce, and vibrant vegetables for dinner.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 3 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha Hot Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or Maple Syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 2 cups Rice
  • 3.5 cups Water
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt (for rice)
  • 2 cups Mixed Vegetables
  • 2 units Green Onions
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • medium bowl
  • medium saucepan

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Pat chicken breast dry and slice into 1-1.5 inch pieces. In a bowl, toss chicken with 1 teaspoon salt, 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, and 2 tablespoons cornstarch until evenly coated. Heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry chicken in a single layer for 4-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 0.5 cup mayonnaise, 0.25 cup sweet chili sauce, 2 tablespoons sriracha, 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings. Refrigerate to chill.
  3. Rinse rice under cold running water until clear. In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed rice, 3.5 cups water, and 0.5 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 15-18 minutes. Remove from heat, let rest for 5-10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  4. Prepare mixed vegetables. Thinly slice green onions and roughly chop fresh cilantro. Gather toasted sesame seeds.
  5. Spoon rice into serving bowls. Top with crispy chicken pieces. Generously drizzle with Bang Bang Sauce. Artfully arrange prepared mixed vegetables around the chicken. Garnish with sliced green onions, fresh cilantro, and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the recipe by swapping chicken for tofu or shrimp, or add extra veggies for a heartier bowl.

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