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
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower)
1 cup mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper (to taste)
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sriracha
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
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
For a low-carb option, swap rice with cauliflower rice.
You can substitute shrimp, tofu, or crispy cauliflower for the chicken.
Double the sauce—it’s great for dipping or drizzling on other meals!
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