Description
How to make Bang Bang Chicken Bowls with crispy chicken and a creamy, spicy sauce that’s ready for a quick dinner in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- Crispy Chicken & Bowl Foundation:
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 cups cooked white rice
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced or diced
- Creamy Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Garnishes:
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prep Chicken: Cut boneless, skinless chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces. Season with salt and pepper, then toss with egg and cornstarch until fully coated. This ensures maximum crispiness for your Bang Bang Chicken Bowl.
- Make Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and honey in a bowl. Whisk until perfectly smooth and emulsified; this creamy Bang Bang Sauce is key to the dish.
- Fry Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Carefully add chicken in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan for even cooking.
- Cook Chicken: Fry chicken for 3-4 minutes per batch, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy. Cooked chicken will be 165°F internally. Drain on a wire rack for extra crispness.
- Prep Bowls: While chicken cooks, divide cooked white rice among four bowls. Thinly slice or dice your cucumber and arrange it artfully alongside the rice in each bowl.
- Assemble Bowls: Add the crispy fried chicken pieces generously over the rice and cucumber in each bowl. Drizzle your creamy Bang Bang Sauce over the chicken. Your Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is almost ready!
- Garnish & Serve: Finish each Bang Bang Chicken Bowl with a sprinkle of thinly sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately for the best crispy texture and enjoy your ultimate weeknight meal.