Description
This Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for beginner cooks seeking a delightful balance of spicy, sweet, and creamy flavors. Featuring sautéed bite-sized chicken pieces tossed with crisp mixed vegetables and coated in a zesty bang bang sauce, it’s served over a bed of fluffy rice for a satisfying meal in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower)
- 1 cup mixed veggies (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: Start by cooking your rice according to package instructions or using a rice cooker for convenience. Set aside when done to keep warm.
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season generously with salt and pepper. This helps the chicken cook evenly and enhances its natural flavors.
- Sauté the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Mix the Sauce: While the chicken cooks, combine mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, garlic powder, and lime juice in a small bowl. Adjust spiciness or sweetness to your taste preferences.
- Add the Vegetables: Toss in mixed veggies with the cooked chicken and sauté for 2-3 more minutes until vegetables are tender but still slightly crisp.
- Combine and Serve: Remove skillet from heat, pour sauce over chicken and veggies, and stir gently to coat everything evenly. Serve the bang bang chicken mixture over cooked rice, garnished with extra sriracha or chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is fully cooked to 165°F.
- Adjust sauce ingredients gradually to balance spiciness and sweetness to your liking.
- Don’t overcook vegetables; they should remain slightly crisp for texture and nutrition.
- Rice cookers can simplify cooking rice and improve consistency.
- Garnish with green onions or extra sriracha for added flavor and presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
