Description
A delicious and satisfying meal combining crispy chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy sauce, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Boneless skinless chicken breasts (Optional: substitute with shrimp or tofu)
- 1/2 cup Cornstarch (For coating)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/4 cup Vegetable oil (For frying)
- 3 cups Cooked jasmine rice (Optional: swap with brown rice or quinoa)
- 2 cups Shredded lettuce
- 1 cup Diced cucumber
- 1 cup Shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup Chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds (For garnish)
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise (Optional: substitute with non-fat mayonnaise or Greek yogurt)
- 1/4 cup Sweet chili sauce
- 1–2 tablespoons Sriracha (Adjust according to spice preference)
Instructions
- Start by cutting the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix the cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a bowl.
- Dredge the chicken pieces in the cornstarch mixture until they’re well coated.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the coated chicken pieces in batches and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- While frying, prepare the sauce by mixing mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha in a bowl until smooth.
- Assemble your bowls with cooked jasmine rice, topped with shredded lettuce, diced cucumber, shredded carrots, and chopped green onions.
- Add the crispy chicken and drizzle with the creamy sauce. Finish with sesame seeds.
Notes
For extra crunch, double fry the chicken. You can easily switch chicken for shrimp or tofu to cater to different dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken, Chicken Bowl, Asian Cuisine, Quick Dinner, Easy Recipe