{"id":1623229,"date":"2026-06-03T06:54:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T10:54:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/?p=1623229"},"modified":"2026-06-03T06:54:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T10:54:30","slug":"thai-hom-mali-rice-crispy-rice-bang-bang-chicken-bowl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/thai-hom-mali-rice-crispy-rice-bang-bang-chicken-bowl\/","title":{"rendered":"Crispy Rice Bang Bang Chicken Bowl Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Few ingredients work harder in the kitchen than rice. It can anchor a quick weeknight dinner, stretch leftovers into a completely new meal, or serve as the foundation for dishes inspired by cuisines from around the world. For recipes where rice is the star, quality matters, which is why many home cooks reach for Thai Hom Mali Rice. Often referred to as a premium jasmine rice, it is prized for its delicate floral aroma, tender texture, and ability to complement a wide range of flavours.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1623234\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1623234\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1623234 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Rice2.jpg\" alt=\"Thai Hom Mali Rice: Jasmine rice on white background , close up\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Rice2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Rice2-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Rice2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Rice2-560x420.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1623234\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Courtesy of Thai Rice<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One of the easiest ways to elevate a rice-based dish is to start with the right grain and resist the urge to overcook it. Fluffy, properly cooked <a href=\"https:\/\/thairice.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thai Hom Mali Rice<\/a>\u00a0creates the perfect contrast in recipes like this Crispy Rice Bang Bang Chicken Bowl from dietitian and mom content creator Elis Halenko, where texture plays just as important a role as flavour. Another simple tip? Cook extra rice and refrigerate it overnight. Chilled rice cooks beautifully, making it ideal for bowls, stir-fries, and other recipes.<\/p>\n<p>Thai Hom Mali Rice is a fragrant, versatile pantry staple that can turn an everyday meal into something a little more memorable.<\/p>\n<p>Now for the recipe:<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"crispy-rice-bang-bang-chicken-bowl\">Crispy Rice Bang Bang Chicken Bowl<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serves 4<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ingredients\">Ingredients:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup uncooked Thai Rice (Thai Hom Mali jasmine rice)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tbsp sesame oil\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tbsp soy sauce<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 chicken tenders\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 baby cucumbers, chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 medium carrots, julienned<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup red onion, pickled in white balsamic vinegar (it\u2019s sweet!)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 avocados, diced<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup cilantro<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"sauce\">Sauce:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup mayo<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup Greek yogurt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup sweet chili sauce<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Juice of 1 lime<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"directions\">Directions:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cook rice according to package instructions. Let cool slightly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toss rice with sesame oil and soy sauce, spread on a pan. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mix well and bake at 425 F for 20-30 minutes, flipping halfway until crispy.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cook chicken tenders until golden and cooked through, then chop into bite-sized pieces.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a bowl, mix mayo, Greek yogurt, sweet chili sauce, and lime juice, set aside.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toss crispy rice with cucumbers, carrot, red onion, avocado, cilantro, and chicken.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drizzle with sauce, toss gently. Serve immediately.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for the <\/span>Thai Hom Mali green logo<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on packaging to ensure you\u2019re getting authentic, high-quality rice from Thailand.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1623242\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1623242\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1623242\" src=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Thai-Rice-Photo-With-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Thai Hom Mali Rice: Summer rice salad with the green Thai Rice logo\" width=\"600\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Thai-Rice-Photo-With-logo.jpg 600w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Thai-Rice-Photo-With-logo-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Thai-Rice-Photo-With-logo-560x700.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1623242\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Courtesy of Thai Rice<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find Thai Hom Mali Rice at grocers across Canada. Next time you shop, check the packaging and think Rice, think <a href=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/support-of-animals-via-3-nonprofit-organizations\/\">Thailand<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-excerpt\">Few ingredients work harder in the kitchen than rice. 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