Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 3 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup edamame, shelled and cooked
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Lime wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 6–8 minutes on each side, until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha sauce until smooth. This will be your bang bang sauce.
- Divide the cooked rice evenly among four bowls. Top each bowl with the sliced chicken.
- Add shredded carrots, cucumbers, edamame, and chopped green onions to each bowl.
- Drizzle the bang bang sauce over the top of each bowl, making sure everything is generously coated.
- Garnish each bowl with chopped cilantro, sesame seeds, and a lime wedge. Serve immediately and enjoy your vibrant Bang Bang Chicken Bowl!
Notes
For meal prep, cook rice and chicken ahead, wash and slice veggies, and make the sauce. Store components separately for freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Poultry
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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