Bang Bang Chicken Bowl
Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken coated in a creamy, spicy sauce with vibrant veggies and fluffy rice. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at gatherings. Each bite bursts with flavor, making it a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone wanting more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp chili paste (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice or noodles
- 1 cup fresh vegetables (cucumbers, carrots, bell peppers)
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces; season with salt and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté chicken until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, soy sauce, and chili paste to make the sauce; adjust spice level as desired.
- Remove cooked chicken from heat; toss with the sauce until well-coated.
- Prepare rice or noodles according to package instructions.
- Assemble bowls by layering rice/noodles, topped with saucy chicken and fresh veggies; sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg