Description
This Bang Bang Chicken Bowl recipe transforms a classic takeout dish into a healthier, quicker, and customizable family meal. It's a vibrant, easy-to-assemble weeknight solution bursting with flavor, designed to satisfy hungry tummies with nourishing ingredients.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
1–2 tbsp sriracha
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tsp rice vinegar
Cooked rice or quinoa
Shredded carrots
Sliced cucumber
Chopped green onions
Sesame seeds
Avocado
Cilantro
Lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar until smooth. Taste and adjust spice level if needed
- Divide cooked rice or quinoa among serving bowls. Top each bowl generously with the cooked Bang Bang chicken. Arrange shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, and any other desired veggies around the chicke
- Drizzle a generous amount of the creamy Bang Bang sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Ensure chicken pieces are roughly the same size for even cooking. Don't overcrowd the pan; cook the chicken in batches if necessary to get a nice sear.
Always taste your Bang Bang sauce before adding it to the bowl. Adjust the sriracha for more heat or honey for more sweetness.
Prepare all your veggies ahead of time – this makes assembly a breeze for a weeknight meal.
Store leftover Bang Bang chicken and sauce separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep the rice and veggies separate too.
When ready to enjoy, gently reheat the chicken in a skillet or microwave until warmed through. Reheat rice separately. Then, assemble your fresh Bang Bang Chicken Bowl, add fresh veggies, and drizzle with sauce to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
Keywords: chicken, dinner, weeknight