Description
Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is a quick and flavorful dish featuring crispy chicken bites tossed in creamy, spicy bang bang sauce, served over rice with fresh veggies. It’s bold, satisfying, and perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
- For the chicken:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch or flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2–3 tbsp oil (for frying, or spray if air frying)
- For the bang bang sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1–2 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar or lemon juice (optional)
- For the bowl:
- 3 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup shredded lettuce or cabbage
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, shredded or julienned
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Coat in cornstarch or flour.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Fry chicken for 6–8 minutes until golden and crispy, then drain on paper towels. (Alternatively, air fry at 400°F/200°C for 12–14 minutes, flipping halfway.)
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and vinegar until smooth.
- Toss crispy chicken in sauce until well coated.
- Assemble bowls with rice, lettuce or cabbage, cucumber, and carrot. Top with saucy chicken.
- Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and extra sauce if desired.
Notes
- Swap chicken for shrimp for a seafood version.
- Serve over cauliflower rice or lettuce for a low-carb option.
- Add avocado, edamame, or pickled onions for extra flavor.
- Double the sriracha or add chili flakes for more heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
