Air-Fryer Bang Bang Chicken Tenders with Rice
Sweet and spicy, this take on bang bang chicken makes a tasty family dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 bag Success® Jasmine Rice
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce, divided
- 1/4 cup sriracha hot sauce, divided
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 bag (12 oz) coleslaw mix
- 1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
Instructions
Step 1
Toss chicken tenders with 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce and 1 tbsp sriracha. Drizzle with sesame oil.
Step 2
Preheat air-fryer according to manufacturer’s instructions. In 2 batches, place chicken tenders in air-fryer basket. Do not over fill. Air fry at 400°F, turning basket halfway during the cook time, for 10-12 mins. or until chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
Step 3
Meanwhile, prepare rice according to package directions. Stir together mayonnaise with remaining sweet chili sauce and sriracha until blended. In a large bowl, toss together coleslaw mix with 1/4 cup of bang bang mayo sauce.
Step 4
Divide rice among 4 bowls. Top with chicken, coleslaw mix and cucumber. Drizzle with remaining bang bang mayo sauce.
Recipe Tip
Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
What is Sriracha Sauce?
Sriracha is a thick, acidic, sweet, and garlicky chili pepper sauce. Although it’s spicy, it has a far richer and more complex flavor than conventional hot sauces like Tabasco, which mostly taste of heat and vinegar. In comparison to watery American-style hot sauces, which are often created by puréeing peppers with vinegar and then filtering off the solids, it is far thicker, having a consistency more like ketchup or tomato sauce. Sriracha does not require refrigeration because it is so rich in natural and added preservatives. You can find this delicious sauce in our Baked Asian Salmon Cups and our Spicy Tuna Bowl.
How to Use It
What culinary uses does Sriracha have? Just about everything! If you’re just being introduced to it as a condiment, picture a hot ketchup made with chili peppers. Try combining it with some mayonnaise to tone down the spice and using it as a sandwich spread or dipping sauce for fast food fries. Sriracha is an Asian condiment, but it plays nicely with umami-rich food from all over the world.
Little amounts can be added as an ingredient to soups, stews, and sauces to offer subtle notes of garlic and chilis without having to worry about adding too much heat. With Vietnamese pho, it’s a must-have! Moreover, Sriracha is a fantastic addition to marinades for meat, fish, tofu, and vegetables. Sriracha may also be used in sweets; give peanut brittle a try!
If you are looking for a vegetarian option try some in our Vegetarian Pho Dinner Rice Bowl.
