Bang Bang Chicken Bowl (Printable)

Tender chicken tossed in creamy spicy sauce over fresh vegetables and rice

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - ½ tsp salt
04 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Bang Bang Sauce

05 - ½ cup mayonnaise
06 - 3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
07 - 1–2 tsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
08 - 1 tsp honey (optional)
09 - 1 clove garlic, minced

→ Bowl & Toppings

10 - 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
11 - 1 cup shredded carrots
12 - 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
13 - 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
14 - 2 green onions, sliced
15 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
16 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves (optional, for garnish)

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Remove from heat.
02 - In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey (if using), and minced garlic to create the Bang Bang sauce.
03 - Drizzle half of the sauce over the cooked chicken and toss to coat evenly.
04 - Divide cooked rice among four bowls. Arrange chicken, shredded carrots, cucumber slices, red cabbage, and green onions on top.
05 - Drizzle remaining Bang Bang sauce over the assembled bowls. Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 45 minutes, making it ideal for busy schedules.
  • Highly customizable with different proteins or grains.
  • Delivers a perfect balance of creamy, spicy, and crunchy textures.
02 -
  • Use a rice cooker to prepare the rice effortlessly while you cook the chicken.
  • Double the sauce recipe if you prefer a very saucy bowl.
  • Adjust the sriracha amount incrementally to find your perfect spice level.
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