Description
This Bang Bang Chicken Bowl recipe is a delicious and satisfying meal that combines tender chicken, flavorful rice, crunchy vegetables, and a spicy, creamy sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Bowl:
- 1 cup cooked white rice (or brown rice)
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, season chicken with spices, cook until golden brown.
- Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and honey.
- Assemble the Bowl: Layer rice, cabbage, carrots, cucumber, and chicken in serving bowls. Drizzle with bang bang sauce and top with green onions, sesame seeds, and cilantro.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for a shortcut.
- Swap the rice for cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Adjust the sriracha to your preferred spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
