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Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

A warm, comforting bowl with bold and balanced flavors, featuring tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy, slightly spicy sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Comfort Food
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs or swap for tofu for a vegetarian spin
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise use light mayo for a lighter version
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce or hoisin plus a touch of hot sauce
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons sriracha adjusted to your heat preference
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced gives the sauce an honest punch
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lemon juice brightens the sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup balances the heat
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil for cooking canola, avocado
  • 4 cups cooked rice, cauliflower rice, or mixed greens for a lighter base
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 1 cup steamed broccoli or edamame feel free to swap spinach with kale for a stronger flavor
  • Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish
  • Optional: crispy fried shallots or crushed peanuts for crunch

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and honey until smooth. Taste and adjust for sweetness or heat.
  2. Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken dry and season lightly with salt and pepper. Slice into bite-sized strips.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer; cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes until golden, then flip and cook another 3–4 minutes until cooked through.
  2. Remove the pan from heat and stir half of the sauce into the chicken.
Assembly
  1. Spoon rice or greens into bowls, arrange chicken, then add carrots, cucumber, broccoli or edamame.
  2. Drizzle remaining sauce across the top.
  3. Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and crushed peanuts or fried shallots.

Notes

For a festive treat, use colorful heirloom carrots and rainbow radish. For a healthy option, double the vegetables and use brown rice.