Name: Bang Bang Chicken Bowl: The Ultimate Crispy, Spicy Comfort Meal
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1/2 cup cornstarch or flour; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1–2 tablespoons oil (for pan-frying or air frying); 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce; 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste); 1 teaspoon honey or sugar (optional, for extra sweetness); 2 cups cooked white or brown rice (or cauliflower rice); 1 cup shredded lettuce or cabbage; 1/2 cup shredded carrots; 1/2 cup sliced cucumbers or bell peppers; Green onions or cilantro, for garnish; Sesame seeds (optional)

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup cornstarch or flour
Salt and pepper, to taste
1–2 tablespoons oil (for pan-frying or air frying)

For the Bang Bang Sauce:

1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon honey or sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)

For the Bowl:

2 cups cooked white or brown rice (or cauliflower rice)
1 cup shredded lettuce or cabbage
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup sliced cucumbers or bell peppers
Green onions or cilantro, for garnish
Sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey. Set aside.
Cook the chicken:
- Toss chicken pieces in cornstarch with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 5–7 minutes, turning to brown all sides, until golden and cooked through.
- Transfer to a plate and drizzle or toss with some Bang Bang sauce.
Assemble the bowls:
- Add a base of cooked rice to each bowl.
- Top with shredded lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, and crispy chicken.
- Drizzle with more Bang Bang sauce.
- Garnish with green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds if desired.

Serve immediately.
Enjoy warm or at room temperature.