This Bang Bang Chicken Casserole Is Here to Level Up Your Weeknight Dinner Routine
This Bang Bang Chicken Casserole bakes juicy, soy- and Sriracha-seasoned chicken over toasted jasmine rice in one skillet, then finishes with a tangy-sweet bang bang sauce. The flavors balance heat, umami, and a touch of sweetness, with fresh scallions and sesame for crunch. Ideal for a satisfying weeknight meal that feeds a crowd.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in This Bang Bang Chicken Casserole Is Here to Level Up Your Weeknight Dinner Routine, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 5
- Heart Health
- 22
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 58
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
In a large bowl, toss together the chicken, onion powder, 2 tablespoons Sriracha, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon garlic until well combined. Sprinkle with flour and toss until completely coated.
- 3
Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Working in 2 batches, add the chicken in an even layer; cook, undisturbed, until browned on both sides, about 6 minutes total, flipping halfway through. Transfer the chicken to a plate. Do not wipe the skillet clean. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
- 4
Reduce heat to medium and stir in the rice, 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar, the remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and the remaining 1 tablespoon garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and the rice is toasted, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the broth and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from the heat and top evenly with the chicken. Cover with a tight-fitting lid or aluminum foil.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the rice is tender and cooked through, 22 to 25 minutes.
- 7
Meanwhile, whisk together the 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.
- 8
Drizzle the casserole with bang bang sauce as desired. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds. Recipe developed by Amanda Holstein.
- Calories 593.52 kcal High 30%
- Protein 28.1 g Good Source 56%
- Carbohydrate 39.5 g 14%
- Total Fat 36.43 g High 47%
- Saturated Fat 7.1 g High 36%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 119.55 mg High 40%
- Sodium 1097.71 mg High 48%
- Dietary Fiber 1.23 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 5.12 g --
- Added Sugars 4.42 g Moderate 9%
- Calcium 22.98 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.29 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 106.02 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 19.12 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 2.18 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.06 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
This Bang Bang Chicken Casserole Is Here to Level Up Your Weeknight Dinner Routine is made with 14 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Canola Oil, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 593.52 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is This Bang Bang Chicken Casserole Is Here to Level Up Your Weeknight Dinner Routine made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Canola Oil, Chicken Broth, Jasmine Rice. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make This Bang Bang Chicken Casserole Is Here to Level Up Your Weeknight Dinner Routine?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 593.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is This Bang Bang Chicken Casserole Is Here to Level Up Your Weeknight Dinner Routine easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is This Bang Bang Chicken Casserole Is Here to Level Up Your Weeknight Dinner Routine healthy?
- This Bang Bang Chicken Casserole Is Here to Level Up Your Weeknight Dinner Routine has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 593.52 calories and 28.1 g of protein, or 56% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1097.71 mg (48% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 7.1 g (36% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.42 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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