Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of a Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Bowl, where succulent chicken meets a spicy-sweet sauce over a bed of fluffy rice and vibrant veggies. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, striking a balance between ease and impressive taste that will leave your guests asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 3 tbsp Sriracha sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Set up a dredging station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs in separate bowls.
- Coat each chicken piece in flour, dip into eggs, then roll in panko until fully covered.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry chicken in batches for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a bowl, mix Sriracha, mayonnaise, honey, and lime juice until smooth for the sauce.
- Serve by layering rice at the bottom of bowls, adding veggies, topping with fried chicken, and drizzling with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 500g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: - For extra crunch, consider dusting chicken with cornstarch before breading. - Substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for variations. - Experiment with different sauces like teriyaki or sweet chili to switch up flavors.