This Bang Bang Chicken Casserole Is Here to Level Up Your Weeknight Dinner Routine
This bang bang chicken casserole is an all-in-one chicken and rice dish topped with a bang bang sauce inspired by Bonefish Grill's iconic Bang Bang Shrimp. Spiced and sauteed chicken baked over rice in a single skillet minimizes hands-on time, and results in a spicy, savory dish with a hint of sweetness.
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 tablespoons sriracha chile sauce, divided
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic, divided
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons neutral oil, such as canola
- 1 cup uncooked white jasmine rice
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, divided
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, divided
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
- sesame seeds
Direction
- Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Toss together chicken, onion powder, 2 tablespoons Sriracha, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon garlic until well combined in a large bowl. Sprinkle with flour until completely coated.
- Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Working in 2 batches, add chicken in an even layer; cook, undisturbed, until browned on both sides, about 6 minutes total, flipping halfway through. Transfer chicken to a plate. Do not wipe skillet clean. Repeat with remaining chicken.
- Reduce heat to medium and stir in rice, 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar, remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and remaining 1 tablespoon garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and rice is toasted, about 2 minutes.
- Bake in the preheated oven until rice is tender and cooked through, 22 to 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together mayonnaise, remaining 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce, 2 tablespoons Sriracha, and 1 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar until smooth. Transfer to a squeeze bottle, or transfer to a resealable plastic bag, reseal the bag, and cut off a small corner.
- Drizzle casserole with bang bang sauce as desired. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.
