Description
Craving something crispy, creamy, spicy, and satisfying all at once? This Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is your next go-to! A quick dinner recipe that delivers big flavor, this dish combines golden panko-crusted chicken with fluffy jasmine rice, crisp vegetables, and a drizzle of irresistible homemade bang bang sauce. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, meal prep options, or healthy food ideas that don’t skimp on taste, this bowl checks every box. Great for lunch or dinner, it’s a balanced mix of protein, carbs, crunch, and spice.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
0.5 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or cooking spray
1 cup jasmine or sushi rice
2 cups water or chicken broth
Pinch of salt
1 cup shredded lettuce
0.5 cup shredded carrots
0.5 cucumber thinly sliced
2 green onions chopped
0.25 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon sriracha
1 teaspoon honey or sugar
1 teaspoon rice vinegar or lime juice
Instructions
1. Rinse rice under cold water until clear. Combine with water or broth and salt. Cook until fluffy, then rest 5 minutes.
2. Slice chicken breasts lengthwise for thinner cutlets. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
3. Dredge chicken in flour, dip in egg, then coat in panko breadcrumbs.
4. Pan-fry in oil 3–4 mins per side or air fry at 400°F for 12–15 mins, flipping halfway. Let rest before slicing.
5. Mix mayonnaise, chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and vinegar in a bowl to make the bang bang sauce.
6. Assemble bowls with rice, lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, and sliced chicken.
7. Drizzle with bang bang sauce and garnish with chopped green onions.
8. Serve immediately or store components separately for meal prep.
Notes
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after cooking to keep it juicy and the crust intact.
Store sauce and veggies separately if prepping ahead to keep everything fresh and crunchy.
Swap chicken with tofu or shrimp for a vegetarian or pescatarian variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Fried or Air-Fried
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: bang bang chicken, chicken bowl, quick dinner, spicy chicken bowl, easy meal prep