Description
Indulge in the spicy and flavorful Bang Bang Chicken Bowl, a delicious Asian-inspired dish featuring tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a zesty bang bang sauce. This easy-to-make meal is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying lunch option.
Ingredients
Scale
For the chicken:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the bang bang sauce:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1–2 tbsp sriracha sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp honey
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season chicken pieces with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Prepare the bang bang sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, lime juice, and honey.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide cooked rice among four bowls. Top each with cooked chicken, shredded carrots, cucumber slices, green onions, and cilantro. Drizzle bang bang sauce over the top and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Add avocado slices or chopped peanuts for extra texture.
- Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
