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Best Bang Bang Chicken Bowl Recipe (Easy, Step-by-Step)

Make Bang Bang Chicken Bowl with pantry staples, clear cues, and flexible swaps.
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice or cauliflower rice
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce or cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional
  • --- For Bang Bang Sauce ---
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 –2 tablespoons sriracha to taste
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

  • Pound chicken breasts slightly to even thickness. Cut into bite-sized pieces or strips.
  • In a bowl, marinate chicken with buttermilk for 30 minutes (or overnight).
  • In a shallow dish, mix panko breadcrumbs, flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  • Remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge in breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through (about 4–5 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey until smooth.
  • Assemble bowls: Add rice as the base, then top with lettuce/cabbage, carrots, cucumber, and crispy chicken.
  • Drizzle generously with bang bang sauce and sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.
  • Serve immediately.