Description
This Bang Bang Chicken Bowl recipe is a delicious and satisfying meal that combines crispy chicken bites coated in a flavorful sauce with rice and fresh vegetables. Perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup shredded lettuce or cabbage
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Optional toppings: sesame seeds, chopped cilantro
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- Coat Chicken: In a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Cook Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together all the Bang Bang sauce ingredients until smooth. Pour half over the cooked chicken and toss to coat.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide rice between 4 serving bowls. Top with lettuce, carrots, cucumber, and chicken. Drizzle with remaining sauce and garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or cilantro.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- For a lighter option, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- You can also use grilled or air-fried chicken for a healthier alternative.
- Great for meal prep—store components separately and assemble just before eating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
