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Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

Bang Bang Chicken Bowl: A Flavorful Twist for Meal Prep

The Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is a delicious meal prep option featuring crispy chicken, fresh veggies, and a sweet-and-spicy sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
For the Sauce
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise or vegan mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1-2 teaspoons sriracha to taste
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional
  • 1 clove minced garlic or garlic powder
For the Bowl
  • 2 cups cooked rice white or brown, or quinoa as a substitute
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup cucumber thinly sliced, pickles optional
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage or green cabbage
  • 2 units green onions sliced, chives optional
For Garnish
  • sesame seeds optional, toasted preferred
  • fresh cilantro optional

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Begin by placing the bite-sized chicken pieces in a mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Toss the chicken until evenly coated.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the seasoned chicken pieces. Cook for about 5–7 minutes until golden brown and 165°F internal temperature.
  3. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the Bang Bang sauce by combining mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and minced garlic in a bowl. Stir until smooth.
  4. Layer the cooked rice evenly at the bottom of serving bowls, then add shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, red cabbage, and cooked chicken on top.
  5. Drizzle the Bang Bang sauce over the bowls and garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store components separately for best freshness. Cook in bulk for meal prep; rice can be substituted with quinoa or cauliflower rice.

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