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Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

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A crunchy, saucy, weeknight-friendly bowl featuring crispy panko chicken over fluffy rice and bright veggies, drizzled with a sweet-spicy mayo sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
  • 1 pound chicken breast, diced into bite-size pieces
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (substitute gluten-free 1:1 if needed)
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs (regular or whole-wheat)
  • 1 cup mixed veggies (bell peppers, carrots, broccoli — fresh or frozen)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise (use vegan mayo for dairy-free)
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha, or to taste (alternatively use chili garlic sauce)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or peanut oil)

Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package directions and set aside, keeping it covered to stay warm.
  2. Set up a dredging station in three shallow bowls: one with flour (seasoned with a pinch of salt and pepper), one with beaten eggs, and one with panko.
  3. Season the diced chicken with salt and pepper. Coat each piece in flour, shake off excess, dip into egg, then press into panko to fully coat.
  4. Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Test the oil by dropping a few breadcrumbs — they should sizzle immediately.
  5. Fry the chicken in batches for 5–7 minutes per batch, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C). Avoid overcrowding the pan. Drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
  6. While the chicken fries, quickly steam or sauté the mixed veggies until just tender-crisp (2–4 minutes for fresh, slightly longer for frozen).
  7. Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha in a small bowl. Taste and adjust heat or sweetness.
  8. Assemble bowls: a base of rice, a portion of hot veggies, and crispy chicken on top. Drizzle with the bang bang sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

For lower sodium, use reduced-salt mayo and sweet chili sauce. If you prefer to bake or air-fry the chicken, increase oil in the coating slightly.

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