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Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

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The Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is a flavorful and spicy dish featuring crispy chicken tossed in a creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce, served over rice with fresh vegetables for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, marinate chicken pieces in buttermilk for 15-20 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge in the flour mixture until well coated.
  5. Fry chicken in batches until golden and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey to make the Bang Bang sauce.
  7. Toss the fried chicken pieces in the sauce until fully coated.
  8. Divide cooked rice among bowls. Top with shredded lettuce, carrots, and sauced chicken.
  9. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  • Use air-fried or grilled chicken for a lighter option.
  • You can substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise in the sauce for a healthier version.
  • Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the Sriracha.

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