Description
This Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is a vibrant, Asian-inspired meal featuring juicy sautéed chicken, crisp mixed vegetables, fluffy rice, and an irresistible creamy-sweet-spicy Bang Bang sauce. It’s quick, easy, and full of flavor—perfect for beginner cooks and busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 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 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. For consistency and ease, use a rice cooker if you have one. When finished, set the rice aside until ready to serve.
- Prepare the Chicken: While the rice cooks, cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper for enhanced flavor and quicker, even cooking.
- Sauté the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken pieces and sauté until golden and fully cooked (about 6-8 minutes), turning occasionally. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Mix the Sauce: As the chicken cooks, whisk together the mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, garlic powder, and lime juice in a small bowl. Give it a taste and adjust the spice or sweetness to your liking.
- Add the Vegetables: When the chicken is cooked, add the mixed vegetables to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, just until the veggies are heated through and slightly tender but still crisp.
- Combine & Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Pour the sauce over the chicken and veggies, stirring to coat everything generously. Serve the saucy chicken and vegetables over rice, and garnish with extra sriracha or chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken is thoroughly cooked (165°F).
- Customize the spice by adjusting the amount of sriracha in the sauce.
- Lightly cook vegetables to keep them crisp and colorful.
- Swap rice for cauliflower rice for a lower-carb meal.
- Extra garnishes like green onions or sesame seeds add flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
