Description
This Bang Bang Chicken Bowl features tender, crispy chicken combined with vibrant veggies and a creamy, spicy sauce. It’s a customizable dish perfect for busy weeknights that will quickly become a staple in your meal rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt
- Pepper
- Oil for cooking
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1–2 tablespoons sriracha
- Jasmine rice, brown rice, or quinoa
- Cucumbers
- Carrots
- Bell peppers
- Snap peas or broccoli (optional)
- Green onions
- Cilantro or parsley (substitute for cilantro)
- Lime juice or lemon juice (if limes are unavailable)
Instructions
- Start by cutting the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Season them with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of oil. Once hot, add the chicken pieces and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Make sure to stir occasionally for even cooking.
- In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce, and 1-2 tablespoons sriracha, adjusting to your heat preference. Mix well until smooth.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare your rice or quinoa according to package instructions. This usually takes about 15 minutes.
- Once the chicken is cooked and the rice is ready, it’s time to build your bowl! Start with a base of rice or quinoa, then top with the cooked chicken.
- Layer on your fresh vegetables—cucumbers, carrots, and bell peppers for crunch and flavor.
- Generously drizzle the Bang Bang sauce over the chicken and veggies.
- Finally, sprinkle chopped green onions and cilantro over the top. A squeeze of lime juice adds a refreshing touch.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: This bowl is perfect for meal prepping. Customize the heat with diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes. For extra crunch, top with toasted sesame seeds or crushed nuts. For a vegan option, replace chicken with chickpeas or jackfruit and use a plant-based mayo.