Description
Sweet, spicy, and crunchy, this Bang Bang Chicken Bowl combines crispy chicken, fresh vegetables, fluffy rice, and a creamy sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or family-friendly meals, it’s flavorful, easy, and versatile.
Ingredients
Chicken:
1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup (60g) cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Bang Bang Sauce:
1/4 cup (60g) mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
1–2 teaspoons sriracha (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon honey (optional)
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Bowl Ingredients:
2 cups cooked white rice, brown rice, or jasmine rice
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup chopped cucumber
1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
1/2 cup shelled edamame
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Sesame seeds for garnish
Optional: cilantro or lime wedges
Instructions
Prepare the chicken: Pat dry and toss with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until coated.
Cook the chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F / 74°C). Set aside.
Make the bang bang sauce: Whisk mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar. Adjust seasoning.
Prepare vegetables: Slice and shred carrots, cucumber, cabbage, and green onions. Cook edamame if needed.
Assemble bowls: Divide rice among bowls, top with vegetables, chicken, sauce, sesame seeds, and optional garnishes.
Serve immediately: Enjoy fresh or use for meal prep later.
Notes
Store sauce separately to avoid soggy vegetables.
Adjust sriracha for desired heat level.
Swap proteins (shrimp, tofu, tempeh) or grains (quinoa, cauliflower rice) for variety.
Add crushed peanuts or crispy wontons for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish / Bowl
- Method: Pan-frying / Assembly
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken Bowl, sweet and spicy chicken bowl, crispy chicken rice bowl, easy chicken bowl recipe, Asian-style chicken bowl