Bang Bang Chicken Bowl (Printer-friendly)

Tender chicken coated in creamy spicy sauce served over rice with fresh crisp vegetables

# What You'll Need:

→ 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
08 - 1 tsp honey
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
16 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce strikes that perfect balance between creamy richness and just enough heat to keep things interesting
  • Everything can be prepped ahead making it ideal for busy weeknights when you still want something exciting
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  • The sauce will continue to develop flavor in the refrigerator so making it a day ahead actually improves the final result
  • Room temperature chicken absorbs the sauce better than hot chicken which can cause the sauce to separate
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  • Cut your vegetables into similar sized pieces for the most satisfying eating experience
  • Double the sauce recipe because you will want to put it on everything from tacos to burgers
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