Bang Bang Chicken Rice Bowls

Directions

  1. 1Slice your chicken thighs into cubes.
  2. 2Season with salt.
  3. 3Add black pepper.
  4. 4Add garlic and onion powder.
  5. 5Add smoked paprika.
  6. 6Add ginger powder.
  7. 7Add olive oil.
  8. 8Mix till the color changes.
  9. 9Add light mayo to a bowl for the Bang Bang sauce.
  10. 10Add fat free yogurt.
  11. 11Add sweet chilli sauce.
  12. 12Add Sriracha.
  13. 13Add rice vinegar.
  14. 14Add fresh parsley.
  15. 15Mix till smooth.
  16. 16Spread chicken on a sheet pan.
  17. 17Add a light layer of bang bang sauce.
  18. 18Oven bake or air fry for 22-25 minutes at 200C / 400F.
  19. 19Final glaze with more bang bang sauce.
  20. 20Add butter on medium heat.
  21. 21Add chopped garlic and onion.
  22. 22Cook 5-6 mins till softened.
  23. 23Add extra seasoning: salt, oregano, parsley, chilli flakes.
  24. 24Add shredded coconut.
  25. 25Mix & cook 3 mins till fragrant.
  26. 26Add leftover cooked rice.
  27. 27Mix well.
  28. 28Add lemon zest & lemon juice.
  29. 29Mix for a fluffy texture.

Ingredients

  • 1000 g boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into cubes
  • 1.5 Tsp salt
  • 2 Tsp black pepper
  • 2.5 Tsp garlic powder
  • 2.5 Tsp onion powder
  • 2 Tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 Tsp ginger powder
  • 3 Tsp olive oil
  • 100 g light mayo
  • 60 g fat free yogurt
  • 50 g reduced sugar sweet chilli sauce
  • 50 g Sriracha
  • 20 g rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 260 g uncooked white rice (use cooked or leftover cooked rice)
  • 20 g reduced fat butter
  • 35 g garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 170 g white onion, finely chopped
  • 1 Tsp salt, oregano, parsley, chilli flakes
  • 35 g shredded/desiccated coconut
  • 2 Tsp lemon zest
  • 0.5 Lemon lemon juice

Tips

  • Spread a light layer of bang bang sauce on the chicken before cooking.
  • Oven bake or air fry for 22-25 minutes at 200C/400F till crispy & golden.
  • Spread extra sauce layer once cooked!
  • Cook onion & garlic for 5-6 mins till fragrant.
  • After adding spices & coconut, mix and cook further 2-3 mins.
  • After adding cooked rice, mix till well combined & fluffy.