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Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

Bang Bang Chicken Bowl: Flavor-Packed Meal for Busy Nights

The Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is a flavorful, customizable dish perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for crispy texture
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • ½ cup mayonnaise creamy base
  • 3 tbsp sweet chili sauce for sweetness
  • 1–2 tsp sriracha adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp honey optional for sweetness
  • 1 clove garlic minced
For the Bowl Assembly
  • 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown) hearty base
  • 1 cup shredded carrots for color and crunch
  • 1 cup cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1 cup red cabbage shredded
  • 2 green onions sliced for garnish
For Garnishing
  • sesame seeds optional garnish
  • fresh cilantro optional garnish

Equipment

  • skillet
  • oven
  • Medium Bowl
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) or heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Season the chicken pieces with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Cook the chicken: bake for 15-20 minutes or fry for 6-8 minutes until crispy and cooked through.
  4. Make the Bang Bang sauce by combining mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, minced garlic, and honey in a bowl.
  5. Cook the rice according to the package instructions.
  6. Assemble the bowl with rice, chicken, carrots, cucumber, and red cabbage.
  7. Drizzle with Bang Bang sauce and garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Perfect for meal prep and can be made with tofu for a vegetarian option.

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