Description
This Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is a fresh, colorful, and protein-packed meal featuring crispy chicken, crunchy vegetables, grains, and a creamy spicy-sweet Bang Bang sauce.
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- Chicken breasts or thighs, sliced
- Salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder
- For the Bowl Base:
- Cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice
- For the Vegetables:
- Shredded carrots
- Bell peppers (sliced)
- Cucumber (sliced)
- Cabbage (shredded)
- For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- Sriracha
- Honey
- Rice vinegar
- Optional Toppings:
- Sesame seeds
- Green onions
- Cilantro
- Avocado slices
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Cook until golden and fully done, then slice.
- Prepare Vegetables: Wash and slice all vegetables evenly.
- Cook the Base: Prepare rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice according to package instructions.
- Make the Sauce: Mix mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar until smooth.
- Assemble the Bowl: Add grains, vegetables, and sliced chicken to a bowl.
- Serve: Drizzle with Bang Bang sauce and top with sesame seeds, green onions, and cilantro.
Notes
- Keep sauce separate for meal prep to maintain crunch.
- Works well with shrimp or tofu instead of chicken.
- Great for weekly meal prep bowls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Bowl
- Method: Pan-seared
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired