Description
This Bang Bang Chicken Bowl recipe is a flavorful dish featuring tender chicken, mixed vegetables, and a creamy, spicy-sweet Bang Bang sauce. Perfect for beginner cooks and ideal for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower)
- 1 cup mixed veggies (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots)
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: Start by cooking your rice. Use a rice cooker for convenience and consistent results.
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté the Chicken: Cook chicken in olive oil until golden brown and cooked through.
- Mix the Sauce: Combine mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, garlic powder, and lime juice. Adjust to taste.
- Add the Vegetables: Cook mixed veggies until tender.
- Combine and Serve: Pour sauce over chicken and veggies, serve over rice and garnish as desired.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked.
- Adjust sriracha for desired spice level.
- Don’t overcook vegetables.
- Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg