Description
Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is a delicious and flavorful dish featuring tender, air-fried chicken tossed in a creamy and spicy bang bang sauce, served over a bed of fluffy white rice and fresh vegetables. This recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal that’s bursting with vibrant colors and bold flavors.
Ingredients
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1 1/4 cups (290 g) mayonnaise
- 2/3 cup (177 g) Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha, or more to taste
Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Bang Bang Chicken Bowl
- 4 cups (744 g) prepared white rice, warmed, divided
- 2 cups (140 g) red cabbage, thinly sliced, divided
- 1 large carrot, julienned, divided
- 1 medium cucumber, halved, sliced, divided
- 1 large avocado, thinly sliced, divided
- fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
- sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Bang Bang Sauce
To a medium bowl, add mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, honey, and Sriracha. Stir to combine. Set aside.
- Chicken
In a large bowl, combine oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add cubes of chicken. Gently toss to coat. Place chicken in a single layer into the basket of the air fryer. Air fry at 400°F for 11-12 minutes, flipping halfway, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. To a large bowl, add cooked chicken. Add ½ cup of bang bang sauce, tossing to coat.
- Assembly
To assemble, set out 4 medium-sized bowls. To each bowl, add 1 cup of rice, ½ cup of cabbage, ¼ cup of carrots, and ¼ cup of cucumbers. Top with equal portions of avocado and cooked bang-bang chicken. Garnish each bowl with the remaining bang bang sauce, cilantro, and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 620 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 20g
- Sodium: Approx. 800mg
- Fat: Approx. 30g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 60g
- Fiber: Approx. 5g
- Protein: Approx. 30g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 90mg
