Description
This bang bang chicken bowl protein dinner idea combines tender chicken, a creamy and slightly spicy sauce, and fresh vegetables, making it a satisfying and versatile meal for busy families.
Ingredients
1.5 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
1/3 cup Sweet chili sauce
1–2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
1 tablespoon Honey
4 cups Cooked white or brown rice
2 cups Shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
1 large Cucumber, diced
1 cup Shredded carrots
1/4 cup Green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
2 tablespoons Olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the bang bang sauce by whisking together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey in a medium bowl. Set aside half the sauce for drizzling later
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips or cubes
- While the chicken rests, prepare your vegetables by dicing the cucumber, shredding the cabbage, and slicing the green onions
- Assemble your bowls starting with a base of cooked rice, then add shredded cabbage, cucumber, and carrots. Place the sliced chicken on top, drizzle with the reserved bang bang sauce, and sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for half the mayonnaise.
Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for juicier meat.
This recipe is adaptable; feel free to add other vegetables or proteins as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg