Bang Bang Chicken Casserole

Bang Bang Chicken Casserole

from eatingwell.com
Dinner
55 min
6 servings
481 kcal / serving

Inspired by the popular Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp, this casserole combines tender, juicy chicken with crisp broccoli and nutty brown rice for a filling meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ poundsboneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into ¾-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoonssriracha, divided
  • 2 tablespoonsmayonnaise
  • 4 tablespoonsall-purpose flour, divided
  • 2 ½ tablespoonsneutral oil, such as canola or avocado, divided
  • ¾ cupunsalted chicken broth
  • 6scallions, chopped (about 1 cup), plus more for garnish
  • 4 ouncesreduced-fat cream cheese, cut into small pieces, at room temperature
  • ¼ cupsweet chilli sauce
  • 4 largecloves garlic, minced (2 tbsp.)
  • 1 tablespoononion powder
  • 1 tablespoonwhite-wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoonsalt
  • 6 cupsbroccoli florets (1-inch)
  • 1package precooked brown rice
  • ⅓ cupwhole-wheat panko

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine chicken pieces, 1 tablespoon Sriracha and 2 tablespoons mayonnaise in a medium bowl; stir until well coated. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons flour; stir until combined.

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken; cook, undisturbed, until golden brown on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Turn the chicken and cook until golden brown on the other side, 3 more minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons flour; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat; stir in ¾ cup broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, combine chopped scallions, cream cheese pieces, ¼ cup chili sauce, the minced garlic, 1 tablespoon each onion powder and vinegar, ½ teaspoon salt and the remaining 2 tablespoons Sriracha; stir until well blended. Add 6 cups broccoli, 1 package rice and the chicken mixture; stir until thoroughly combined.

  4. 4

    In a small bowl, stir together ⅓ cup panko and the remaining 1½ teaspoons oil.

  5. 5

    Transfer the chicken mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish; spread in an even layer. Sprinkle with the panko mixture. Bake until the broccoli is tender, the sauce has thickened slightly and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of chicken registers 165°F, 20 to 25 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving; garnish with scallions, if desired.