Bang Bang Chicken with Bok Choy and Rice

Bring bold flavors to your table with Bang Bang Chicken served alongside tender bok choy and fluffy rice! 🍗🥬🍚 Crispy chicken coated in a sweet and spicy bang bang sauce paired with perfectly steamed bok choy and a comforting bed of rice—it’s a flavor-packed meal you’ll crave again and again!

Bang Bang Chicken with Bok Choy and Rice

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

• 1/2 cup cornstarch (or flour for a crispier texture)

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp paprika

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)

For the Bang Bang Sauce:

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise

• 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce

• 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to your spice level)

• 1 tbsp honey

• 1 tsp lime juice

For the Bok Choy:

• 3-4 baby bok choy, halved lengthwise

• 1 tbsp sesame oil or vegetable oil

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

For the Rice:

• 1 cup jasmine rice

• 2 cups water

• 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Cook the Rice:

1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

2. Add rice, water, and salt to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Fluff with a fork and set aside.

2. Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice. Set aside.

3. Cook the Chicken:

1. In a mixing bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.

2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and toss the chicken in the prepared bang bang sauce.

4. Sauté the Bok Choy:

1. In the same skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

2. Add the halved bok choy, cut side down, and cook for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned.

3. Add soy sauce and toss the bok choy until tender but still crisp, about 2 minutes.

5. Assemble and Serve:

1. Plate the rice, top with the saucy bang bang chicken, and add the sautéed bok choy on the side.

2. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired and serve immediately.

This Bang Bang Chicken with Bok Choy and Rice is a perfect combination of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors—a quick, satisfying meal that’s sure to impress!