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Easy Bang Bang Chicken Bowl with sweet spicy sauce and fresh vegetables over rice.

Easy Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

A quick and exciting bowl featuring crispy chicken, sticky sweet spicy sauce, and crunchy toppings, perfect for meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked white jasmine rice Cool it before using for better crisping.
  • 1 pound chicken breast or thighs Cut into bite-sized chunks.
Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce Adjust for sweetness.
  • 1-2 tablespoons sriracha Add more for extra heat.
  • 1-2 teaspoons lime juice or rice vinegar
  • optional pinch of salt Taste and adjust.
Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage Add for crunch.
  • 1 cup sliced cucumber Freshness element.
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onion
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds For garnish.
  • 1/4 cup cilantro Use to taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. If you don't have leftover rice, start cooking your rice first.
  2. Mix the bang bang sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  3. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Cooking
  1. Cook the chicken using your preferred method: air fryer, skillet, or bake.
  2. Optional: Crisp the cooked rice by spreading it in a thin layer on a sheet pan, drizzling with oil, and baking until golden.
  3. Alternatively, pan-fry the rice for a quicker crispy effect.
Assembly
  1. Start with a base of rice or crispy rice in each bowl.
  2. Top with cooked chicken, then add crunchy toppings like cabbage, cucumber, and shredded carrots.
  3. Drizzle with bang bang sauce and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

This recipe is easily customizable with different proteins or grains. Keep the sauce separate for meal prep to keep everything fresh.