Description
Discover the irresistible Bang Bang Chicken Bowl, where juicy chicken meets a creamy, spicy sauce over fluffy rice. This vibrant dish combines flavors and textures that delight every palate, making it perfect for entertaining or quick weeknight dinners. With its customizable ingredients, you’ll want to whip up this recipe time and again!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
- Marinate the chicken in a mixture of soy sauce and minced garlic for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook marinated chicken until golden brown (about 8-10 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Sriracha, honey, and lime juice for the Bang Bang sauce.
- Assemble bowls with cooked rice topped with chicken and drizzled with sauce.
- Garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Add vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for extra nutrition. Substitute shrimp or tofu for a different protein option. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently.