Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

Why make this recipe

Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is a delicious and simple dish that brings together the flavors of tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy, spicy sauce. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal or for impressing friends on the weekend. This recipe is easy to make and can be customized with your favorite ingredients. Best of all, it’s filling and packed with nutrients!

How to make Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts, diced
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, broccoli)
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
• 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh green onions for garnish

Directions:

1. In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the Bang Bang sauce.
2. In a skillet, cook the diced chicken over medium heat until fully cooked and no longer pink.
3. Add the mixed vegetables to the skillet and stir-fry for about 5 minutes until tender.
4. Combine the cooked chicken and vegetables with the Bang Bang sauce, stirring to coat evenly.
5. Serve the chicken and vegetables over a bed of cooked rice.
6. Garnish with chopped green onions and enjoy!

How to serve Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

Serve the Bang Bang Chicken Bowl hot. Place a generous amount of the chicken and vegetable mixture over the rice, and sprinkle with fresh green onions. It’s great as a main dish, and you can add extra chili sauce on the side if you like it spicy!

How to store Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge. It should stay fresh for about 2-3 days. To reheat, simply microwave it until warm. You can also store the sauce separately if you prefer, to keep it creamy.

Tips to make Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

• For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the Bang Bang sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.
• Feel free to swap the mixed vegetables for others you like, such as snap peas or zucchini.
• To make it healthier, use brown rice or quinoa instead of white rice.

Variation

You can make a vegetarian version of this dish by using tofu instead of chicken. Simply press and cube the tofu, then follow the same cooking instructions.

FAQs

Can I use frozen vegetables?
Yes, frozen vegetables work well! Just make sure to thaw and drain them before adding to the skillet.

Can I make this dish ahead of time?
Yes, you can prep the chicken and veggies and store them in the fridge until you’re ready to cook.

Is it possible to make this dish gluten-free?
Absolutely! Use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari to keep it gluten-free.

Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

A delicious and simple dish featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy, spicy sauce, perfect for quick weeknight meals or impressing guests.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 480

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Bang Bang Sauce

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
• 1 tablespoon sriracha adjust to taste
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce use gluten-free soy sauce for a gluten-free option
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Main Ingredients

• 2 pieces chicken breasts, diced
• 1 cup cooked rice can use brown rice or quinoa for a healthier option
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, broccoli) can swap for other vegetables such as snap peas or zucchini
• Fresh green onions for garnish

Method

 

Preparation

1. In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the Bang Bang sauce.

Cooking

1. In a skillet, cook the diced chicken over medium heat until fully cooked and no longer pink.
2. Add the mixed vegetables to the skillet and stir-fry for about 5 minutes until tender.
3. Combine the cooked chicken and vegetables with the Bang Bang sauce, stirring to coat evenly.

Serving

1. Serve the chicken and vegetables over a bed of cooked rice.
2. Garnish with chopped green onions and enjoy!

Notes

If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for about 2-3 days. To reheat, microwave until warm. For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the Bang Bang sauce for 30 minutes before cooking. You can also store the sauce separately to keep it creamy.