Description

This Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is a fast, flavorful, and satisfying meal that delivers restaurant-quality taste in every bite. With tender chicken coated in a sweet and spicy bang bang sauce, served over fluffy rice and topped with crisp veggies, it’s a well-balanced dish that hits all the right notes—creamy, crunchy, spicy, and fresh. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this bowl is endlessly customizable and comes together in just 30 minutes. The vibrant flavors and colorful presentation make it a dish that everyone loves.

Ingredients

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1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cubed
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive or avocado oil
1 cup cooked jasmine or basmati rice
1 cup shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
1 small carrot, shredded or julienned
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
1 tsp sesame seeds

2 .For the Bang Bang Sauce

½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sweet chili sauce
1–2 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice

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Instructions

Toss chicken with cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Heat oil in a large skillet and cook chicken in a single layer until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and vinegar to make the bang bang sauce.
Toss hot chicken with half of the sauce.
Assemble bowls: rice on the bottom, then chicken, veggies, and a drizzle of remaining sauce.
Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and cilantro.

Notes

For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of mayo.
Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb alternative.
Add avocado or edamame for more texture and nutrition.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Pan-sear
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4
Calories: 590
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 760mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 23g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 110mg