Bang Bang Chicken Bowl
This Bang Bang Chicken Bowl features juicy chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy, spicy sauce.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1.5 pounds total
For the Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- to taste Salt and pepper
- ¼ cup mayonnaise real mayo preferred for best texture
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha adjust to taste, start with less if heat-sensitive
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic minced, fresh preferred
- 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh is best
For the Bowl
- 2 cups cooked rice white, brown, or cauliflower rice – prepare ahead or use leftover rice
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cucumber julienned, English cucumbers preferred
- 1 cup edamame shelled
- ¼ cup green onions sliced
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook until golden and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, garlic, and lime juice to create the sauce.
- Once chicken is cooked, slice it and toss it in the sauce until well coated.
- To assemble the bowls, layer cooked rice, shredded carrots, cucumber, edamame, and the sauced chicken. Top with green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
Notes
You can adjust the spiciness of the dish by altering the amount of sriracha in the sauce.