Bang Bang Chicken Bowl (Printable Version)

Crispy chicken coated in spicy creamy sauce with crisp vegetables over fluffy rice

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - ½ tsp salt
04 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Bang Bang Sauce

05 - ½ cup mayonnaise
06 - 3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
07 - 1-2 tsp sriracha, adjust to taste
08 - 1 tsp honey, optional
09 - 1 clove garlic, minced

→ Bowl & Toppings

10 - 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
11 - 1 cup shredded carrots
12 - 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
13 - 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
14 - 2 green onions, sliced
15 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds, optional for garnish
16 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, optional for garnish

# Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
02 - Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add to the hot skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat.
03 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey (if using), and minced garlic until smooth and well combined.
04 - Drizzle half of the prepared sauce over the cooked chicken. Toss gently to coat evenly.
05 - Divide cooked rice among four serving bowls. Arrange coated chicken, shredded carrots, cucumber slices, red cabbage, and green onions on top of each bowl.
06 - Drizzle remaining Bang Bang sauce over the assembled bowls. Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro if desired. Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce comes together in seconds but tastes like it came from a restaurant kitchen
  • You can prep all the vegetables over the weekend and have dinner ready in 15 minutes on busy nights
  • Everything cooks in one skillet which means less cleanup and more time enjoying your meal
02 -
  • The sauce thickens as it sits, so whisk in a teaspoon of water if it becomes too thick to drizzle
  • Cutting your chicken into uniform pieces ensures everything cooks at the same rate
  • Room temperature chicken cooks more evenly than cold meat straight from the refrigerator
03 -
  • Pat the chicken dry with paper towels before seasoning to get better browning
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 30 seconds before sprinkling them on top
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