Description
This Chili Crisp Chicken Mango Cucumber Rice Bowl is an incredible fusion dish that combines tender, marinated chicken cooked with spicy chili crisp, served over fragrant jasmine or basmati rice, and topped with refreshing mango and crisp cucumber slices. The bowl is garnished with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro, offering a perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and fresh flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice
- 2 cups cooked rice (jasmine or basmati preferred)
Chicken and Marinade
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking and Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chili crisp
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Rice: If you haven’t already, cook the jasmine or basmati rice according to package instructions until tender and fluffy. Set aside.
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix the sliced chicken breast with soy sauce, honey, and a pinch of salt. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
- Heat the Oil: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to get it ready for cooking the chicken.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the marinated chicken pieces to the hot skillet and cook them for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become golden brown and are cooked through.
- Add Chili Crisp: Stir in the chili crisp sauce during the last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking to coat the chicken and infuse it with bold spicy flavor.
- Prepare the Vegetables: While the chicken cooks, dice the ripe mango and thinly slice the cucumber to prepare fresh toppings.
- Assemble the Bowl: Place a base of the cooked rice into serving bowls, then top with the chili crisp chicken evenly distributed over the rice.
- Layer the Vegetables: Arrange the diced mango and cucumber slices over the chicken in an appealing manner.
- Garnish: Sprinkle sesame seeds and fresh cilantro generously over the top to add aroma, texture, and visual appeal.
- Season to Taste: Finish by adding any extra salt or pepper needed to balance all the flavors perfectly. Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use jasmine or basmati rice for the best aroma and texture.
- Adjust the amount of chili crisp based on your preferred spice level.
- Marinating the chicken enhances flavor and helps keep it tender.
- The mango adds a lovely sweetness that balances the spicy chicken.
- Fresh cucumber provides a crisp, refreshing contrast to the rich chili chicken.
- Garnish with cilantro and sesame seeds right before serving to maintain freshness.
