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Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

Bang Bang Chicken Bowl


  • Author: MARY
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

📋 Description 

 

This 30-minute Bang Bang Chicken Bowl combines juicy, seasoned chicken with fresh veggies and a creamy, spicy-sweet sauce over fluffy rice. Perfect for quick dinners or meal prep!


Ingredients

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🛒 Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • ½ tsp smoked paprika

  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Bang Bang Sauce:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise (or plain Greek yogurt for lighter version)

  • 2 tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce

  • 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)

  • 1 tsp honey (optional)

  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar

For the Bowl Base:

  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (or cauliflower rice for low-carb)

  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage

  • 1 medium carrot, julienned

  • ½ cucumber, thinly sliced

  • 2 green onions, chopped

  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Optional Add-ons:

  • Avocado slices, roasted peanuts, pickled onions, crispy wonton strips


Instructions

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Cook the Chicken:
    Season chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side or until golden and fully cooked. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

  2. Make the Bang Bang Sauce:
    In a small bowl, whisk together mayo (or yogurt), sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar until smooth. Adjust spice to taste.

  3. Assemble the Bowl:
    Divide rice into serving bowls. Top with cabbage, carrots, cucumber, and sliced chicken. Drizzle with Bang Bang sauce.

  4. Garnish & Serve:
    Sprinkle with sesame seeds, green onions, and any optional toppings like avocado or peanuts.

Notes

📝 Notes:

 

  • Meal Prep Tip: Store ingredients separately for up to 4 days. Add sauce just before eating for best texture.

  • Spice Control: Use less sriracha or sub with mild chili sauce for a milder flavor.

  • Make it Vegetarian: Swap chicken with tofu or tempeh for a meatless version.

  • Low-Carb Option: Use cauliflower rice instead of jasmine rice.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep
  • Method: Pan-Sear, Assemble
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Fusion

Nutrition

  • Calories: 520 kcal
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 640 mg
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 36 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 32 g
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg