Bang Bang Chicken Bowl (Print View)

Crisp veggies, tender chicken, and spicy creamy sauce over fluffy rice

# Components:

→ Chicken

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - ½ tsp salt
04 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Bang Bang Sauce

05 - ½ cup mayonnaise
06 - 3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
07 - 1-2 tsp sriracha, adjust to taste
08 - 1 tsp honey, optional
09 - 1 clove garlic, minced

→ Bowl & Toppings

10 - 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
11 - 1 cup shredded carrots
12 - 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
13 - 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
14 - 2 green onions, sliced
15 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds, for garnish
16 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
02 - Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat.
03 - In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey if using, and minced garlic until smooth and well combined.
04 - Drizzle half of the sauce over the cooked chicken and toss to coat evenly.
05 - Divide cooked rice among four bowls. Arrange chicken, shredded carrots, cucumber slices, red cabbage, and green onions on top.
06 - Drizzle remaining Bang Bang sauce over the assembled bowls. Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in under 45 minutes including the rice
  • The sauce keeps in the fridge for weeks and makes everything taste better
  • Customizable toppings mean everyone builds their perfect bowl
02 -
  • The sauce thickens as it sits, so thin it with a teaspoon of water if needed before serving
  • Room temperature chicken absorbs sauce better than piping hot meat does
  • Cut all your vegetables before you start cooking, the assembly happens fast once the chicken is done
03 -
  • Use a microplane on the garlic, it disappears into the sauce without any harsh chunks
  • Let the dressed chicken sit for 5 minutes before serving, the flavors meld beautifully
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