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How to make a delicious Bang Bang Chicken Bowl with crispy chicken and a creamy, spicy sauce that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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Main Components:
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup vegetable oil (e.g., canola, peanut)
4 cups cooked white rice
1/2 cup mayonnaise (full-fat recommended)
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
Flavor Builders (Bang Bang Sauce & Chicken):
2–3 tbsp Sriracha (to taste)
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Seasonings:
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
Finishing Touches:
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted

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Instructions

Prep Chicken: Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces. Place cornstarch in a shallow dish, then dredge the chicken, ensuring each piece is fully coated. This coating is key for crispy chicken in your Bang Bang Chicken Bowl.
Make Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, garlic powder, and soy sauce until smooth and emulsified. This creates the signature creamy, spicy, sweet Bang Bang sauce.
Fry Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through. Don’t overcrowd the pan; this ensures crispiness.
Coat Chicken: Once all chicken is fried, return it to the skillet (or a large bowl). Pour the prepared Bang Bang sauce over the crispy chicken and gently toss until every piece is evenly coated. This step brings the Bang Bang Chicken Bowl together.
Prepare Bowls: Divide the 4 cups of cooked white rice among your serving bowls. Ensure the rice is warm, providing a comforting base for your delicious Bang Bang Chicken Bowl. This makes assembly quick and easy.
Assemble Bowls: Spoon a generous portion of the sauced Bang Bang chicken over the prepared rice in each bowl. Arrange it nicely, ensuring an even distribution of chicken and sauce for every serving.
Garnish Serve: Finish your Bang Bang Chicken Bowl by sprinkling thinly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds over the top. Serve immediately and enjoy the perfect balance of spicy and sweet flavors.

Notes

Don’t overcrowd the pan when frying chicken; this ensures every piece gets perfectly crispy.

Store leftover Bang Bang Chicken Bowl in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

Chicken thighs can be substituted for breasts for a juicier texture; ensure they are cut uniformly and cooked thoroughly.

Serve the Bang Bang Chicken Bowl immediately over warm white rice, garnished with green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

The Bang Bang sauce can be made a day or two ahead and refrigerated; assemble bowls just before serving.

**Allergy Information:** Eggs, Peanuts, Soy, Gluten, Sesame