Bang Bang Chicken Bowl
User Reviews
5
-
Prep Time
30 mins
-
Cook Time
10 mins
-
Total Time
40 mins
-
Servings
4 bowls
-
Calories
1276 kcal
-
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Bang Bang Chicken Bowl
Description
This recipe prepares chicken breast cubes seasoned with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and air fried until cooked through with a crisp exterior. Once cooked, the chicken is coated with half of the homemade Bang Bang sauce, which blends creamy mayonnaise with sweet chili sauce, honey, and sriracha for a sweet heat.
Assemblage involves layering bowls with warmed white rice and a colorful mix of thinly sliced red cabbage, julienned carrots, cucumber slices, and avocado. The chicken tops the bowls and is finished with additional Bang Bang sauce, fresh cilantro, and sesame seeds, combining creamy textures and fresh vegetables for a balanced bite.
Alternatively, the chicken can be skillet-cooked, requiring 8-10 minutes over medium-high heat until golden and thoroughly cooked, then tossed with the sauce to coat evenly. The bowl provides a cohesive blend of textures and flavors from the spicy-sweet sauce, crisp vegetables, and creamy avocado over rice, making it suitable for a full meal or hearty lunch.
Ingredients
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1 ¼ cups mayonnaise
- ⅔ cup Thai sweet chili sauce 177 g
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons sriracha or more to taste
Chicken
- 2 pounds chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes, boneless, skinless
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Bang Bang Chicken Bowl
- 4 cups white rice warmed, divided, prepared, 744 g
- 2 cups red cabbage thinly sliced, divided, 140 g
- 1 large carrot julienned, divided
- 1 medium cucumber halved, sliced, divided
- 1 large avocado thinly sliced, divided
- cilantro chopped for garnish, fresh
- sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Bang Bang Sauce
- To a medium bowl, add mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, honey, and Sriracha. Stir to combine. Set aside.
Chicken
- In a large bowl, combine oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add cubes of chicken. Gently toss to coat.
- Place chicken in a single layer into the basket of the air fryer. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to work in batches.
- Air fry* at 400°F for 11-12 minutes, flipping halfway, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- To a large bowl, add cooked chicken. Add ½ cup of bang bang sauce, tossing to coat.
Assembly
- To assemble, set out 4 medium-sized bowls. To each bowl, add 1 cup of rice, ½ cup of cabbage, ¼ cup of carrots, and ¼ cup of cucumbers. Top with equal portions of avocado and cooked bang-bang chicken.
- Garnish each bowl with the remaining bang bang sauce, cilantro, and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Instead of air frying, cook chicken in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- After cooking, toss chicken with half the Bang Bang sauce to coat evenly before assembling bowls.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4bowls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1276 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bowl | |
| Calories | 1276kcal | 64% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
