Description
This Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is the perfect balance of creamy, spicy, and sweet. Featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, crisp vegetables, and a homemade bang bang sauce, it’s a quick weeknight dinner that feels like takeout—but better! Ready in just 20 minutes and fully customizable to fit your taste buds.
Ingredients
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
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1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower)
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1 cup mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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Salt and pepper (to taste)
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
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½ cup mayonnaise
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2 tablespoons sriracha
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1 tablespoon honey
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
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Cook the Rice:
Prepare rice according to the package instructions. Set aside once cooked. -
Season the Chicken:
While rice cooks, season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. -
Sauté the Chicken:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes until golden and fully cooked (165°F internal temperature). -
Make the Sauce:
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, garlic powder, and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning to your preference. -
Add Vegetables:
Toss veggies into the skillet with the cooked chicken and sauté for 2–3 minutes until just tender. -
Assemble the Bowl:
Remove from heat, pour sauce over chicken and veggies, and stir to coat evenly. Serve over rice and garnish as desired (green onions, sesame seeds, extra sriracha).
Notes
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For a low-carb option, swap rice with cauliflower rice.
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You can substitute shrimp, tofu, or crispy cauliflower for the chicken.
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Double the sauce—it’s great for dipping or drizzling on other meals!
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 790 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg