Description
Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is the ultimate healthy and flavorful chicken poke bowl, perfect for summer dinners. Combining crispy, tender chicken with a spicy, tangy sauce and fresh vegetables over rice, this one-bowl meal is quick, easy, and satisfying for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup of mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp of Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp of sriracha (adjust to spice preference)
- 1 tbsp of rice vinegar
- 1 tsp of honey
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup of shredded carrots
- Cooked jasmine rice or cauliflower rice
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
- Optional: chopped peanuts or cilantro for extra flavor
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Bake for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked. Rest for 5 minutes, then shred or chop.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and honey until smooth.
- Layer cooked rice in a bowl, then top with shredded chicken, sliced cucumbers, and shredded carrots. Drizzle with the Bang Bang sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds, chopped green onions, and optional chopped peanuts or cilantro.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level of the sauce to your preference by modifying sriracha amounts.
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in soy sauce or garlic before baking.
- Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Can be assembled ahead; store components separately and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg