Bang Bang Chicken Bowl: A Flavorful Recipe Delight!
A vibrant and spicy Bang Bang Chicken Bowl featuring tender, crispy chicken tossed in a creamy, sweet-heat sauce, served over fluffy rice with fresh veggies and garnishes.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Entree
- Method: Sauté and assemble
- Cuisine: Asian-American
- Diet: Halal
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 cup shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
- Lime wedges (optional)
- In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar to make the bang bang sauce.
- Return chicken to the skillet, pour sauce over, and toss to coat evenly. Cook for 1–2 minutes more until sauce is warmed through.
- Divide cooked rice among four bowls. Top each with bang bang chicken, shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, and sliced green onions.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the bowls and garnish with cilantro and lime wedges if using.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra crunch, double-coat chicken in cornstarch and fry until very crispy.
- Make the sauce ahead and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Swap rice for quinoa or cauliflower rice for a lighter option.
- Adjust Sriracha to control spice level.
- Use gluten-free cornstarch and chili sauce to make this dish gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 700 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 75 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken, Chicken Bowl, Asian Fusion, Rice Bowl, Spicy Chicken