Bang Bang Chicken Bowl (Printer-Friendly)

Crispy chicken pairs with tangy chili sauce, crisp vegetables, and rice for a truly flavorful bowl.

# What You’ll Need to Cook:

→ For the chicken

01 - 450 g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - Salt, to taste
03 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
04 - 120 g all-purpose flour
05 - 2 eggs, beaten
06 - 60 ml oil, for frying
07 - 60 g panko breadcrumbs

→ For the bang bang sauce

08 - 120 g mayonnaise
09 - 60 ml sweet chili sauce
10 - 30 ml sriracha sauce

→ For serving

11 - 320 g cooked rice
12 - 60 g shredded lettuce
13 - 50 g sliced cucumber
14 - 50 g shredded carrots

# Steps to Prepare:

01 - Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
02 - Dredge the chicken in all-purpose flour, dip into the beaten eggs, and coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs.
03 - Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the coated chicken pieces until golden brown and fully cooked, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
04 - Combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha in a small bowl, whisking until smooth.
05 - Portion cooked rice into serving bowls and top with shredded lettuce, sliced cucumbers, and shredded carrots.
06 - Arrange the crispy chicken on top of the vegetables and rice, drizzle generously with bang bang sauce, and serve immediately.

# Extra Cooking Tips:

01 - To tailor the heat level, vary the amount of sriracha in the sauce.
02 - For a lighter dish, bake the breaded chicken at 200°C until cooked and crisp instead of frying.
03 - Additional vegetables such as bell peppers or avocado can be included for extra flavour and nutrition.