Description
Enjoy a flavorful and spicy Bang Bang Chicken Bowl that’s perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. This Asian-inspired dish features tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy bang bang sauce over a bed of rice. Customize the spice level to suit your taste for a delicious lunch or dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
For the Bowl:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup julienned carrots
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice. Adjust spice level to taste.
- Assemble the Bowl: In serving bowls, layer the cooked rice as a base. Top with chicken, shredded cabbage, carrots, cucumber slices, and green onions. Drizzle with the bang bang sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro if desired.
- Serve: Enjoy your Bang Bang Chicken Bowl immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different twist.
- This bowl can be enjoyed warm or cold and is ideal for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (if reheating ingredients)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook or Assembly
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
