Description
This easy Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is a flavorful, beginner-friendly meal made with seasoned chicken, fresh vegetables, rice, and a spicy-sweet sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups prepared white rice, warmed
- 2 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 1 medium cucumber, halved and sliced
- 1 large avocado, thinly sliced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1–2 teaspoons Sriracha (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chicken with oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Air fry the chicken at 400°F for 11–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until fully cooked and golden brown. Alternatively, cook in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway.
- While the chicken cooks, mix the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, honey, and Sriracha in a bowl to make the Bang Bang sauce. Set aside.
- Toss the cooked chicken with 1/2 cup of the sauce in a bowl until evenly coated.
- To assemble the bowls, layer 1 cup of rice, 1/2 cup cabbage, 1/4 cup carrots, 1/4 cup cucumbers, and sliced avocado in each bowl.
- Top with a portion of Bang Bang chicken, drizzle with remaining sauce, and garnish with chopped cilantro and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internally.
- Swap chicken breast with thighs for a juicier texture.
- Use brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for variation.
- Prepare sauce and rice a day ahead to save time.
- Skillet method works great if you don’t have an air fryer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer or Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg