Description
This vibrant and flavorful Bang Bang Chicken Bowl features tender, crispy chicken coated in a spicy-sweet bang bang sauce, served over a bed of jasmine rice and fresh, crunchy vegetables. It’s a perfect balanced meal that combines creamy avocado, crisp lettuce, carrots, and cucumbers with the bold flavors of homemade bang bang sauce, ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Rice
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
Vegetables and Garnishes
- 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, and a pinch of salt until fully combined and smooth. This sauce will provide the signature spicy and sweet flavor to the chicken.
- Coat the Chicken: Toss the bite-sized chicken pieces with cornstarch, ensuring each piece is evenly coated to help achieve a crispy texture when cooked.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally until the chicken is golden brown on all sides and cooked through.
- Toss Chicken in Sauce: Remove the cooked chicken from heat and toss it with half of the prepared bang bang sauce, coating the pieces well to infuse flavor.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide the cooked jasmine rice evenly among four serving bowls. Layer shredded romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, thinly sliced cucumber, avocado slices, the sauced chicken, and chopped green onions on top.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle the remaining bang bang sauce over each bowl and sprinkle fresh cilantro leaves as garnish before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute quinoa or cauliflower rice instead of jasmine rice for a lighter or low-carb alternative.
- Adjust the heat level by adding more sriracha to the bang bang sauce if you prefer extra spice.
