Bang Bang Chicken Bowl: A Beginner-Friendly Flavor Bomb
Bang Bang Chicken Bowl: A beginner-friendly flavor bomb with tender chicken, colorful veggies, and a spicy-sweet Bang Bang sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1–2 tsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and garlic to make the Bang Bang sauce.
- Drizzle half of the sauce over the cooked chicken and toss to coat.
- Assemble bowls with rice as the base. Top with chicken, carrots, cucumber, red cabbage, and green onions.
- Drizzle remaining Bang Bang sauce over the top.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust sriracha for your preferred level of spice.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
- Can substitute rice with cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.