Bang Bang Chicken Bowls (Recipe for Printing)
Crispy chicken, bang bang sauce, rice, and veggies combine for bold, satisfying flavor in every bowl.
# What You Need:
→ For the Chicken
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1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
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1 cup buttermilk or whole milk with 1 teaspoon white vinegar
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup cornstarch
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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Vegetable oil, for frying
→ For the Bang Bang Sauce
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
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2 tablespoons honey or granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon sriracha, or to taste
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1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
→ For Assembly
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3 cups cooked white rice or jasmine rice
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1 cup shredded carrots
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1 cup sliced cucumber
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1 cup shredded red cabbage
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2 green onions, thinly sliced
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Sesame seeds, for garnish
# How to Make It:
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Combine chicken pieces and buttermilk in a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to tenderize.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
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Remove chicken from marinade and coat evenly in the flour mixture, ensuring each piece is well covered.
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Heat oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, honey, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth.
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Distribute cooked rice evenly into individual serving bowls.
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Arrange shredded carrots, cucumber slices, and shredded red cabbage over the rice.
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Top each bowl with crispy fried chicken and drizzle generously with bang bang sauce.
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Finish with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
# Extra Tips:
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For a lighter version, bake chicken at 400°F for 20 minutes instead of frying.
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Add avocado or cooked edamame for extra protein and a creamy finish.
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Double the bang bang sauce for extra flavor.