Bright, creamy, and packed with a little heat, this Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is a fast, feel-good dinner for busy nights. Ready in about 30 minutes, it’s great for meal prep and picky eaters. For another quick, flavorful option try this lemon-feta Greek chicken recipe to change up your rotation.
Why You’ll Love This Bang Bang Chicken Bowl
- Bold, creamy sauce with a sweet-heat kick.
- Ready in around 30 minutes for busy weeknights.
- Great for meal prep and easy to pack for lunches.
- Kid-friendly when you tone down the sriracha.
- Delicious leftovers that reheat well.
Ingredients Needed
- Protein
- 1 lb chicken breast
- Rice/Grains
- 1 cup cooked rice
- Veggies
- 1/2 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, sliced
- Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- Spices & Cooking
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- Toppings
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions and keep warm.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha to create the Bang Bang sauce; taste and adjust heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and cook chicken about 6–7 minutes per side, until fully cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the pan, let it rest a few minutes, then slice thinly.
- In the same pan, sauté broccoli and bell peppers until tender-crisp, about 4–5 minutes.
- Assemble bowls with rice on the bottom, sautéed veggies, sliced chicken, then drizzle the Bang Bang sauce and garnish with green onions. Serve warm.
Serving Suggestions Bang Bang Chicken Bowl
- Add a wedge of lime for a bright finish.
- Serve with a crunchy slaw or pickled cucumbers for contrast.
- Pair with a simple miso soup or steamed edamame.
- Offer extra sauce on the side for dipping.
- For an appetizer to share, try a creamy buffalo chicken dip alongside the bowls.
Tips for Success Bang Bang Chicken Bowl
- Pound chicken to even thickness for consistent cooking.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken; work in batches if needed.
- Taste the sauce before drizzling and adjust sriracha for your heat preference.
- Store sauce separately from rice to keep leftovers from getting soggy.
- If you like a heartier bowl, serve with roasted potatoes like Bangin’ Breakfast Potatoes on the side.
Variations
Here are a few easy ways to change it up:
- Swap chicken for shrimp or firm tofu to make it pescatarian or vegetarian.
- Make it spicy by increasing sriracha or adding a dash of cayenne.
- Dairy-free option: use a vegan mayo to keep the sauce creamy without dairy.
- Add extra veggies like snap peas, carrots, or baby spinach for more color.
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Bang Bang Chicken Bowl
Bright, creamy, and packed with a kick, this Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is a fast and feel-good dinner great for meal prep and picky eaters.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 lb chicken breast Pound to even thickness for consistent cooking.
Rice/Grains
- 1 cup cooked rice Cook according to package instructions.
Veggies
- 1/2 cup broccoli florets Sauté until tender-crisp.
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, sliced Sauté with broccoli.
Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise For a dairy-free option, use vegan mayo.
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce Adjust based on sweetness preference.
- 1 tablespoon sriracha Adjust to taste.
Spices & Cooking
- to taste salt and pepper
- as needed olive oil For cooking the chicken and veggies.
Toppings
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the rice according to package instructions and keep warm.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha to create the Bang Bang sauce; taste and adjust heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and cook chicken about 6–7 minutes per side, until fully cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the pan, let it rest a few minutes, then slice thinly.
- In the same pan, sauté broccoli and bell peppers until tender-crisp, about 4–5 minutes.
Assembly
- Assemble bowls with rice on the bottom, sautéed veggies, sliced chicken, then drizzle the Bang Bang sauce and garnish with green onions. Serve warm.
Notes
Store sauce separately from rice to keep leftovers from getting soggy. For heartier options, serve with roasted potatoes.