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Bang Bang Chicken Bowl: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe for 2023

Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

This Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is a vibrant, satisfying, and flavor-packed meal, perfect for a quick and easy lunch. It features tender chicken and crisp vegetables coated in a creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce. The recipe is simple to make and is an excellent solution for meal prepping healthy and delicious lunches for the week.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or even quinoa)
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot, julienned or shredded
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce (or more, to your taste)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil (like canola or avocado)
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet or wok
  • small bowl
  • serving bowls

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prep Your Ingredients: The key to a smooth cooking process is having everything ready. Cut your chicken into uniform, bite-sized pieces and season them generously with salt and pepper. Chop your broccoli, slice the bell pepper, julienne the carrot, and chop the green onions. Keep the green and white parts of the onions separate.
  2. Make the Bang Bang Sauce: While the skillet is heating up, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and soy sauce in a small bowl. Taste it and adjust if needed—add more Sriracha for heat or a touch more sweet chili for sweetness. Set it aside for later.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once it shimmers, add the chicken pieces in a single layer. Let them cook for 3-4 minutes without moving to get a nice golden-brown crust, then stir and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through. Don't overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if you need to. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and place it on a plate.
  4. Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the broccoli florets, sliced red bell pepper, and carrots. Sauté for 3-5 minutes. You want them to be tender but still have a bit of a crisp bite to them. Nobody likes mushy veggies!
  5. Combine and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Pour that glorious Bang Bang sauce all over everything. Stir gently to coat every piece of chicken and vegetable evenly. Let it warm through for about a minute. This is one of those Easy Quick Protein Meals that comes together in a flash.
  6. Assemble Your Bowls: Grab your serving bowls and lay down a bed of warm cooked rice. Spoon the saucy chicken and vegetable mixture over the top.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Finish your masterpiece by sprinkling the chopped green onions and sesame seeds over each bowl. Serve immediately and enjoy the incredible flavors!

Notes

For extra crispy chicken, lightly coat the seasoned pieces in cornstarch before frying. The sauce's spice level is easily adjustable by adding more or less Sriracha. For meal prepping, store the sauce in a separate container and add it just before serving to keep vegetables crisp. This recipe is highly customizable with protein (shrimp, tofu) and vegetable variations.