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Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

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The Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is a bold, flavor-packed dish featuring crispy chicken, fresh vegetables, fluffy rice, and a creamy, spicy-sweet bang bang sauce—perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

  1. 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  2. 1/2 cup cornstarch or flour (for coating)
  3. Salt and pepper, to taste
  4. 2 tbsp olive oil or neutral cooking oil
  5. 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
  6. 1 cup shredded carrots
  7. 1 cup shredded cabbage or chopped bell peppers
  8. 1/2 cup sliced cucumbers
  9. 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  10. 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
  11. For the Bang Bang Sauce:
  12. 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  13. 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  14. 1–2 tsp sriracha (to taste)
  15. 1 tsp honey or sugar (optional)

Instructions

Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then toss in cornstarch or flour until evenly coated.

  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken in batches until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey (if using) to make the bang bang sauce.
  3. Divide cooked rice among serving bowls.
  4. Arrange shredded carrots, cabbage or bell peppers, and sliced cucumbers around the rice.
  5. Top with crispy chicken pieces.
  6. Drizzle bang bang sauce generously over the chicken and vegetables.
  7. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  • Bake or air-fry the chicken for a lighter version.
  • Swap chicken for shrimp, tofu, or rotisserie chicken.
  • Use quinoa, cauliflower rice, or noodles as a base instead of rice.
  • Store sauce separately when meal prepping to keep chicken crispy.
  • Make it gluten-free by using cornstarch and gluten-free sauces.

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