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Bang Bang Chicken Bowl


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delicious Bang Bang Chicken Bowl with tender chicken and fresh vegetables.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • 12 tsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp honey (optional)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
  • Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and garlic to make the Bang Bang sauce.
  4. Toss half of the sauce with the cooked chicken.
  5. Assemble bowls with rice as the base. Top with chicken, carrots, cucumber, red cabbage, and green onions.
  6. Drizzle remaining Bang Bang sauce over the top.
  7. Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • The spiciness of the sauce can be adjusted based on preference.
  • This recipe can be customized with additional vegetables or proteins.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Skillet, Whisk
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 4
  • Sodium: 800
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 30
  • Cholesterol: 100