Description
Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is a quick, beginner-friendly bowl meal with tender sautéed chicken, crisp mixed veggies, and warm rice, all coated in a creamy sweet-and-spicy bang bang sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and easy meal prep.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
1 cup mixed veggies (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots)
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Bang Bang Sauce:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp sriracha
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp lime juice
Instructions
1. Cook the rice according to package instructions; set aside.
2. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces; season with salt and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through (165°F / 74°C).
4. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, garlic powder, and lime juice to make the sauce. Adjust to taste.
5. Add mixed vegetables to the skillet with the cooked chicken; cook 2–3 minutes until just tender-crisp.
6. Remove skillet from heat. Pour sauce over chicken and veggies; stir to coat evenly.
7. Serve over rice. Garnish with extra sriracha or chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
Spice level: Start with 2 tbsp sriracha for medium heat; reduce for mild or add more for extra spicy.
Protein swaps: Shrimp, turkey breast, or extra-firm tofu work well.
Dairy-free: Use dairy-free mayonnaise.
Low-carb: Serve over cauliflower rice or shredded cabbage.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days. Reheat gently; add a splash of water if the sauce thickens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Asian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg