Name: Bang Bang Chicken Bowl
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients: 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; 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; 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); Avocado slices, roasted peanuts, pickled onions, crispy wonton strips

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

Scale

🛒 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:

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