Description
Spicy, creamy, and satisfying, this Bang Bang Chicken Bowl features juicy chicken, crunchy veggies, and a tangy, mildly spicy sauce. Ready in 30 minutes, it’s perfect for meal prep, weeknight dinners, and customizable for various diets.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp sriracha (more or less to taste)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1–2 tbsp lime juice
- 1–2 tsp rice vinegar (optional)
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, jasmine, brown, or cauliflower rice)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1/2 cup edamame (shelled, cooked)
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Toasted sesame seeds (optional)
- Sliced avocado (optional)
- Extra sriracha (optional)
- Lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and slice into bite-sized pieces.
- Toss chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Heat skillet over medium-high. Add chicken in a single layer and cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Alternatively, roast chicken on a lined baking tray at 425°F for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, lime juice, and rice vinegar. Adjust spice and sweetness to taste.
- Prepare rice according to package instructions. Slice cucumbers, shred carrots and cabbage, cook edamame.
- Arrange rice and veggies in bowls or containers.
- Top rice and veggies with cooked chicken. Drizzle generously with Bang Bang sauce.
- Scatter scallions and cilantro or parsley on top. Add sesame seeds and avocado, if using. Serve with lime wedges.
- For meal prep, keep sauce separate until serving to prevent soggy rice.
- Let bowls cool before sealing containers for meal prep. Refrigerate promptly.
Notes
For vegetarian, swap chicken for tofu or tempeh. Use cauliflower rice for low-carb. Keep sauce separate for meal prep. Double the sauce for extra flavor. Cut chicken and veggies to similar sizes for even cooking. For extra crispy chicken, toss pieces in cornstarch before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 780
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 32
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