– 1 pound chicken breast, boneless and skinless
– 1 cup cornstarch
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– ½ cup vegetable oil, for frying
– 2 cups cooked rice or noodles
– 1 cup mixed vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, and broccoli)
– ¼ cup mayonnaise
– 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
– 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
– 1 tablespoon green onions, chopped (for garnish)
– Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Creating the Bang Bang Chicken Bowl can be straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
1. Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
2. Coat the Chicken: In a bowl, mix cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Dredge each piece of chicken in the mixture until well coated.
3. Heat the Oil: In a large frying pan or skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
4. Fry the Chicken: Add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil, frying them in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per side.
5. Drain Excess Oil: Remove the fried chicken from the pan and place it on paper towels to drain excess oil.
6. Cook the Vegetables: In the same pan, add the mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
7. Make the Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha until smooth. Adjust the heat by adding more sriracha as desired.
8. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the fried chicken, stir-fried vegetables, and half of the Bang Bang sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
9. Serve: Place cooked rice or noodles in serving bowls. Top with the chicken and vegetable mixture.
10. Garnish: Drizzle additional Bang Bang sauce over each bowl and sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds for a decorative finish.
These steps outline how to effortlessly create a fantastic Bang Bang Chicken Bowl that will impress anyone you serve.