Description
This Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is a quick and flavorful meal perfect for beginner cooks. Featuring tender sautéed chicken tossed with mixed veggies and coated in a creamy, spicy, and sweet bang bang sauce, served over a bed of fluffy rice. A balanced dish combining protein, veggies, and carbs that’s easy to prepare in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Bowl
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower)
- 1 cup mixed veggies (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: Start by cooking your rice according to the package instructions. Set it aside once ready. Using a rice cooker can simplify this step and ensure perfectly cooked rice.
- Prepare the Chicken: While the rice is cooking, cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper to enhance flavor and ensure even cooking.
- Sauté the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and sauté for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Mix the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, garlic powder, and lime juice. Adjust spiciness or sweetness to taste for a creamy, balanced sauce.
- Add the Vegetables: Toss in the mixed veggies with the cooked chicken and sauté for another 2-3 minutes until the veggies are just tender but still slightly crisp.
- Combine and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat, pour the sauce over the chicken and veggies, stirring to coat everything evenly. Serve over cooked rice and garnish with extra sriracha or chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- Do not overcook the vegetables to maintain their crispness and nutritional value.
- Adjust the sauce ingredients to your taste preferences, adding more sriracha for heat or honey for sweetness.
- Using a rice cooker can produce consistently fluffy rice with minimal effort.
- Garnish with chopped green onions or additional sriracha for added flavor and presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
