Bang Bang Chicken Bowl
Bang Bang chicken bowl is a flavorful, satisfying dish with crispy chicken, fresh veggies, rice, and a creamy spicy-sweet bang bang sauce, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian-inspired
For the chicken
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour use gluten-free flour if needed
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs or gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking oil spray or vegetable oil for frying
- For the bang bang sauce
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise use dairy-free mayo if needed
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha adjust for spice level
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
For the bowls
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds and lime wedges for garnish
Prepare the chicken
Set up a breading station with three separate bowls: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Dip each chicken piece into the flour, then the egg, and finally the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated.
Cook the chicken
For frying: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 3–4 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
For air frying: Lightly spray the breaded chicken with cooking oil and air fry at 375°F for 12–15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
For baking: Arrange the chicken on a greased baking sheet, spray lightly with oil, and bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Make the bang bang sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey until smooth. Taste and adjust the spice or sweetness to your liking.
Assemble the bowls
Start by dividing the cooked rice between four bowls. Top each with the crispy chicken, shredded carrots, cucumber, and red bell pepper.
Drizzle generously with bang bang sauce, then sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with lime wedges for a zesty finish.