Description
Discover the ultimate bang bang chicken bowl easy recipe—tangy, spicy, and ready in minutes. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite‑sized pieces
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup cooked jasmine rice (or cauliflower rice for low‑carb)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- 1 cup sliced bell pepper (any color)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, sriracha, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Toss the chicken pieces until evenly coated. Let rest for 10 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a non‑stick skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through—about 6–8 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and a squeeze of lime juice. Stir until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or more sriracha if you like it hotter.
- Assemble the bowl: Start with a base of jasmine rice. Layer the cooked chicken, shredded carrots, cucumber slices, and bell pepper. Drizzle the creamy sauce over the top.
- Finish with garnishes: Sprinkle chopped cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, and a few extra lime wedges around the bowl. Give everything a gentle toss before serving.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy the fresh crunch and creamy zing while everything is still warm.
Notes
- Use a sharp knife for even chicken pieces—this ensures quick, uniform cooking.
- For a thicker sauce, add a teaspoon of honey or a splash of soy sauce.
- If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the sriracha to half a teaspoon.
- Keep the rice warm in a low‑heat oven or microwave while you finish the chicken.
- For a vegan version, swap chicken for tofu and use vegan mayo.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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