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bang bang chicken bowl
Nisrine Idrissii

Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

Tender seasoned chicken tossed in a creamy, sweet-spicy Bang Bang sauce, served over fluffy rice with crisp colorful vegetables.
A high-protein, flavor-packed meal ready in about 35 minutes better than takeout!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
33 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil (plus more for cooking
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
  • ½ cup mayonnaise or avocado mayo for a lighter option
  • ⅓ cup sweet Thai chili sauce
  • 2-3 tsp sriracha adjust to your spice preference
  • 1 tbsp honey or a squeeze of lime juice
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar (optional for extra tang
For the Bowls:
  • 2 cups uncooked rice jasmine or short-grain white, cooked according to package
  • 2 cups red cabbage thinly shredded
  • 1 large English cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1-1½ cups carrots julienned or shredded
  • 3-4 green onions chopped (for garnish)
  • Optional extras: sliced avocado sesame seeds, or fresh cilantro

Equipment

  • Large skillet or pan
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Saucepan or rice cooker for rice
  • Sharp knife and cutting board
  • Tongs or spatula

Method
 

  1. Cook rice.
  2. Season and pan-sear chicken until golden and cooked through.
  3. Whisk together Bang Bang sauce ingredients.
  4. Toss chicken in sauce.
  5. Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, veggies, extra sauce, and garnishes.

Notes

Great for meal prep store components separately.
Customize spice and veggies freely. Leftovers reheat well.
For crispier chicken, try air fryer at 400°F. Always taste sauce and adjust sweetness/heat before tossing.
Enjoy fresh for best crunch!
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