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Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

This Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is the perfect balance of crispy, creamy, sweet, and spicy. Juicy golden chicken tossed in a bold bang bang sauce sits over fluffy rice with fresh, crunchy veggies for a quick, high-protein meal that tastes like takeout—but better.
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Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired Fusion
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

For the Crispy Chicken:
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed
  • 2 tbsp tapioca starch or cornstarch
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup light mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tbsp honey
For the Bowl Assembly:
  • 3 cups cooked jasmine or white rice
  • 1 cup red cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup carrots julienned
  • 1 medium cucumber sliced
  • 2 green onions chopped

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Coat the Chicken: Toss cubed chicken with tapioca starch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and fully cooked.
  4. Sauce the Chicken: Remove from heat and toss chicken with half of the bang bang sauce until well coated.
  5. Assemble the Bowls: Divide rice into bowls. Top with chicken, cabbage, carrots, cucumber, and green onions.
  6. Garnish & Serve: Drizzle remaining bang bang sauce over the top and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 42gFat: 18g

Notes

  • Store sauce separately to keep chicken from getting soggy
  • Swap rice for cauliflower rice for lower carbs
  • Chicken reheats best in an air fryer or skillet
  • Prep veggies ahead for quick assembly
  • Add extra protein like edamame if desired

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