Description
A quick and easy recipe for a flavorful crispy chicken bowl with a spicy bang bang sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Cooked rice, for serving
- Shredded lettuce, for serving
- Chopped green onions, for serving
- Sesame seeds, for serving
- For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Dip chicken pieces in buttermilk, then dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Place panko breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Press each coated chicken piece into the panko to create a crispy crust.
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- While the chicken is frying, prepare the Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth.
- Assemble the bowls: Place cooked rice in the bottom of each bowl. Top with crispy chicken, shredded lettuce, green onions, and sesame seeds.
- Drizzle generously with Bang Bang Sauce.
Notes
- For a spicier sauce, add more sriracha.
- You can bake the chicken instead of frying for a lighter option. Toss coated chicken with a little oil and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Other toppings like chopped cilantro or diced mango can be added.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Crispy chicken, bang bang chicken, chicken bowl, spicy chicken, easy dinner, quick meal