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A vibrant chicken bowl featuring crispy fried chicken pieces coated in a creamy sauce, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds on a white ceramic plate, with colorful vegetables like shredded carrots and cabbage in the background.

Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

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Discover how to make a flavorful Savory Bang Bang Chicken Bowl, a delicious spicy chicken rice bowl packed with Asian flavors. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep! This Asian-inspired chicken bowl combines tender chicken, a spicy sauce, and crispy vegetables for a satisfying and nourishing meal that can be customized to your taste.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 chicken breasts, diced or sliced
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt (for the sauce)
  • 2 tbsp sriracha or other hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice or brown rice
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • Oil for cooking

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, and honey to create the bang bang sauce. Adjust spice level as desired.
  2. Heat a skillet with oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
  3. Once cooked, toss the chicken with the prepared bang bang sauce until evenly coated.
  4. Start with a bed of rice in bowls, add the spicy chicken, shredded carrots, cucumber slices, and green onions.
  5. Garnish with sesame seeds and drizzle additional sauce if preferred. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, add a splash of soy sauce or rice vinegar to the sauce.
  • You can prepare ingredients separately and store them in airtight containers for meal prep.
  • Adjust spice level by increasing or decreasing sriracha.
  • Author: Emma Bloomfield
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (with gluten-free soy sauce)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 480 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 47g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg