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image of chicken breasts mayonnaise sweet chili sauce sriracha or hot sauce honey jasmine rice or white rice tapioca starch or cornstarch panko breadcrumbs carrots red cabbage cucumber green onions sesame seeds lime juice avocado oil garlic powder paprika salt pepper egg optional buttermilk optional edamame bell peppers soy sauce sake mirin ginger sesame oil arranged on a white marble kitchen counter healthy clear glass bowls rustic brown wooden kitchen sets soft diffuse daylight top down mise en place shot realistic
C. Motter Cindy

Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

A quick and easy Asian-inspired chicken bowl featuring crispy panko-coated chicken tossed in a creamy, spicy Bang Bang sauce, served over jasmine rice with fresh veggies for a balanced weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Crispy Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs 1.5 cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Breasts tapioca starch or cornstarch
  • 1 cup Egg panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 2-3 tbsp Black Pepper avocado oil for pan-frying
  • Avocado Oil
For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 full-fat mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tsp Sweet Chili Sauce sriracha or hot sauce
  • 1 tsp Sriracha or Hot Sauce honey
  • 1 tbsp Honey fresh lime juice
  • Lime Juice
For the Bowls and Assembly
  • 2 cups 2 cooked jasmine rice or white rice
  • 1 cup Cooked Jasmine Rice or White Rice shredded carrots
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots thinly sliced red cabbage
  • 1 cup Thinly Sliced Red Cabbage thinly sliced cucumber
  • 1/4 cup Thinly Sliced Cucumber thinly sliced green onions
  • 1 tbsp Green Onions toasted sesame seeds
  • 1/2 cup Sesame Seeds optional, edamame
  • Edamame optional, bell peppers or avocado
  • Optional Add-Ins

Equipment

  • skillet,
  • - Mixing bowls
  • Wire Rack or Paper Towels

Method
 

Prep the Rice and Veggies
  1. Cook the jasmine rice according to package directions. While it's cooking, prepare the vegetables: thinly slice the cucumber and green onions, shred the carrots and red cabbage, and toast the sesame seeds if desired. Place everything in separate small bowls for quick assembly.
Build the Bang Bang Sauce
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha (or hot sauce), honey, and lime juice until smooth and uniform. Taste and adjust heat or sweetness as needed. Cover and chill until ready to use.
Prepare the Crispy Chicken
  1. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. In one shallow dish, mix the tapioca starch or cornstarch with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In a second dish, whisk the egg. In a third, place the panko breadcrumbs.
  2. Bread the Chicken: Dredge each chicken piece first in the seasoned starch, shaking off excess. Dip into the egg wash, then press firmly into the panko for full coverage.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Heat avocado oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add breaded chicken in batches, cooking 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
Assemble the Bang Bang Chicken Bowls
  1. Divide the cooked rice among 4 bowls. Add the crispy chicken, then layer with carrots, cucumber, red cabbage, edamame (if using), and optional add-ins. Drizzle with Bang Bang sauce and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 25g

Notes

For extra crispiness, use an air fryer at 400°F for 8-10 minutes if preferred. The sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 1 week. Separate components when storing leftovers to maintain crunch; reheat chicken in oven at 350°F for 5-8 minutes. Nutrition values are approximate per serving.
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