Description
A vibrant and flavorful Bang Bang Chicken Bowl featuring tender pan-seared chicken strips served over fluffy rice with fresh vegetables and a spicy, creamy bang bang sauce. This easy-to-make bowl combines sweet chili, mayonnaise, and sriracha to create a bold, tangy topping perfect for a quick weeknight meal or meal prep.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
Bowl Components
- 3 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup edamame, shelled and cooked
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Lime wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Season the chicken breasts or thighs evenly with salt and pepper on both sides to enhance flavor.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove from skillet and let rest for a few minutes before slicing into strips.
- Prepare Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha sauce until smooth and creamy. This will serve as your spicy bang bang sauce.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide the cooked rice evenly among four serving bowls. Top each with the sliced chicken strips.
- Add Vegetables: Layer shredded carrots, thinly sliced cucumbers, cooked shelled edamame, and chopped green onions atop the chicken in each bowl.
- Drizzle Sauce: Generously drizzle the prepared bang bang sauce over the chicken and vegetables, ensuring even coverage for maximum flavor.
- Garnish: Finish each bowl with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro, sesame seeds, and a lime wedge on the side for squeezing fresh lime juice as desired.
- Serve: Serve the bowls immediately while the chicken is warm and enjoy your delicious and colorful Bang Bang Chicken Bowl.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts for juicier meat.
- Adjust sriracha quantity in the sauce to control spiciness level.
- Use brown rice or quinoa as a healthier grain alternative.
- Meal prep tip: Store components separately and assemble just before eating for best texture.
- To make gluten-free, ensure sweet chili sauce and sriracha are certified gluten-free brands.
