Description
A vibrant bowl featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy, spicy Bang Bang sauce served over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ 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 the oil: In a skillet over medium heat, pour in 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Allow it to heat until shimmering.
- Cook the chicken: Season 1 lb of chicken with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Add to the heated skillet, letting the chicken cook until golden brown and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes. Stir occasionally for even cooking.
- Prepare the Bang Bang sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, 1–2 teaspoons sriracha, 1 teaspoon honey (if desired), and 1 clove of minced garlic until silky smooth.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Drizzle half of the Bang Bang sauce over the cooked chicken, tossing it to coat thoroughly. Turn off the heat.
- Assemble the bowls: Begin by layering 2 cups of cooked rice as the base of each bowl. Top with the saucy chicken, followed by 1 cup of shredded carrots, 1 cup of thinly sliced cucumber, 1 cup of shredded red cabbage, and 2 sliced green onions.
- Finish with sauce and garnish: Drizzle the remaining sauce over the bowls. Add optional garnishes such as sesame seeds and fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy while everything is fresh and warm for the best experience!
Notes
Make the Bang Bang sauce a day in advance for enhanced flavor. Feel free to customize the dish with different vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken, Chicken Bowl, Asian Cuisine, Quick Dinner