Description
Experience bold, spicy, and creamy flavors with these easy Bang Bang Chicken Bowls. Featuring tender chicken coated in a crispy crust, fresh veggies, and your choice of rice or greens as the base, this dish is a quick, satisfying, and customizable meal perfect for busy weeknights or anytime you crave a vibrant, flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup bread crumbs or panko
Bang Bang Sauce
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2–3 tbsp sriracha or chili sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1–2 tbsp honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
Seasonings
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
Bowl Base & Veggies
- 2 cups cooked rice (jasmine, brown, quinoa, cauliflower rice) or fresh greens (kale, spinach)
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup diced cucumber
- ½ cup shelled edamame
Garnishes
- Chopped green onions
- Chopped cilantro
- Optional: lime wedges, toasted sesame seeds, crushed peanuts
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season lightly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Coat each piece evenly with bread crumbs or panko to achieve a crispy texture when cooked.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet with a small amount of oil over medium-high heat. Cook the coated chicken pieces for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside to rest briefly.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, and a pinch of garlic powder until smooth and creamy. Taste the sauce and adjust sweetness or spice to your preference.
- Assemble the Bowls: Place your chosen cooked rice or greens at the bottom of each bowl. Add fresh vegetables such as shredded carrots, diced cucumber, and edamame on top. Arrange the cooked chicken over the veggies and generously drizzle the bang bang sauce over the entire bowl.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish by sprinkling chopped green onions and cilantro over the bowls. Optionally, add a squeeze of lime and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds or crushed peanuts for added texture and flavor. Serve immediately for best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crispiness on the chicken coating.
- Prep vegetables ahead of time to speed up dinner assembly without losing freshness.
- Balance the heat and sweetness of the bang bang sauce by tasting and adjusting sriracha and honey before serving.
- Allow cooked chicken to rest briefly to retain its juiciness.
- Warm the rice or greens base before assembling bowls for a delicious contrast to cool veggies and spicy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg