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Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Baking Tips

For extra crispy chicken, let the breaded pieces rest for 5 minutes before cooking

You can bake the chicken instead of pan-frying: arrange on a lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes

Make the sauce ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for up to a week for quick meal assembly

For meal prep, keep the sauce separate until ready to eat to maintain the chicken's crispiness

Adjust the sriracha amount to your preferred level of spiciness

For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour and panko or crushed rice crackers

Try using cauliflower rice instead of regular rice for a lower-carb option

For extra flavor, add 1 teaspoon of sesame oil to the bang bang sauce

To save time, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken tossed in the bang bang sauce instead of breaded chicken

The vegetables can be prepped up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator

Baang Baang Chicken Boowl

Name: Baang Baang Chicken Boowl
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian-Fusion
Ingredients: For the Chicken:; 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil for cooking; For the Bang Bang Sauce:; 1/2 cup mayonnaise (regular or vegan); 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce; 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce (adjust to taste); 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; For the Bowl:; 2 cups jasmine or basmati rice, uncooked; 4 cups water or broth for cooking rice; 1 cup shredded purple cabbage; 1 large carrot, julienned or grated; 1 cucumber, thinly sliced; 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 avocado, sliced (optional); 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; Lime wedges for serving; Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

This flavorful Bang Bang Chicken Bowl combines crispy chicken with a spicy-sweet sauce, served over fluffy rice with fresh vegetables for a complete meal. A medium-difficulty recipe that balances protein, carbs, and vegetables, this colorful bowl features tender chicken pieces coated in a light breading and tossed in a creamy, slightly spicy bang bang sauce. The dish is complemented by a rainbow of fresh vegetables, all served over a bed of perfectly cooked rice. The combination of crunchy textures with the smooth, tangy sauce creates a satisfying meal that works equally well for lunch or dinner and can be customized to suit your heat preference.

Prep Time

20 Minutes

Cook Time

25 Minutes

Total Time

45 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

Custard Cream

For the Chicken:

1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 large eggs, beaten

1 cup panko breadcrumbs

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

3 tablespoons vegetable oil for cooking

For the Bang Bang Sauce:

1/2 cup mayonnaise (regular or vegan)

3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce

2 tablespoons sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)

1 tablespoon honey

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 teaspoon lime juice

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

For the Bowl:

2 cups jasmine or basmati rice, uncooked

4 cups water or broth for cooking rice

1 cup shredded purple cabbage

1 large carrot, julienned or grated

1 cucumber, thinly sliced

1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

2 green onions, thinly sliced

1 avocado, sliced (optional)

2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Lime wedges for serving

Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Equipment:

Large skillet or wok

Rice cooker or medium saucepan

Three shallow bowls for breading

Measuring cups and spoons

Mixing bowls

Cutting board and knife

Tongs

Paper towels

Instructions

Cook the rice according to package instructions using water or broth. Once cooked, fluff with a fork and set aside.

Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one with flour seasoned with salt and pepper, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder and onion powder.

Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Dredge each piece in flour, then dip in beaten egg, and finally coat with the seasoned panko breadcrumbs.

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the breaded chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

While the chicken is cooking, prepare the bang bang sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, lime juice, and garlic powder until smooth and well combined.

In a large bowl, toss the cooked chicken pieces with about 3/4 of the bang bang sauce, ensuring all pieces are well coated.

Prepare your vegetable toppings if not already done: shred the cabbage, julienne the carrots, slice the cucumber, bell pepper, green onions, and avocado if using.

To assemble the bowls: place a scoop of rice in the bottom of each bowl. Arrange the sauced chicken pieces and prepared vegetables on top of the rice.

Drizzle the remaining bang bang sauce over each bowl.

Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro if using. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Baang Baang Chicken Boowl

JUE

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