Description
Discover the vibrant and healthy Bang Bang Chicken Bowl, a delicious chicken poke bowl perfect for summer. This easy recipe combines tender chicken, a spicy-sweet creamy sauce, and fresh vegetables served over rice, making it a satisfying and quick dinner idea for hot days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or sesame oil
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt (for a healthier option)
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha or hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- Cooked jasmine or basmati rice
- Fresh cucumber slices
- Shredded carrots
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Optional: chopped cilantro and lime wedges
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Alternatively, bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes or use an air fryer. Rest and slice into strips.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and rice vinegar until smooth. Adjust the spice level as desired.
- Place cooked rice in bowls as a base. Top with sliced chicken, cucumber slices, shredded carrots, and green onions. Drizzle generously with the spicy Bang Bang sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro if desired.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add toppings like chopped peanuts or crispy wontons.
- Prepare ingredients in advance for quicker assembly.
- Use fresh vegetables and properly store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Healthy Dinner
- Method: Stovetop, Baking, Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg