This Bang Bang Chicken Casserole Is Here to Level Up Your Weeknight Dinner Routine

Ingredients

• 2 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 4 tablespoons
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons garlic
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons oil , such as canola
• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 0.25 cups plus 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 0.5 cups green onions
• sesame seeds

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2. 2

   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.

3. 3

   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.

4. 4

   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.

5. 5

   Stir in broth and bring to a boil over medium-high. Remove from heat and top evenly with chicken. Cover with a tight-fitting lid or aluminum foil.

6. 6

   Bake in the preheated oven until rice is tender and cooked through, 22 to 25 minutes.

7. 7

   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.

8. 8

   Drizzle casserole with bang bang sauce as desired. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.