Description
This Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is a flavorful, easy-to-make meal perfect for beginner cooks. Tender chicken breast pieces sautéed with mixed vegetables are tossed in a creamy, spicy, and sweet bang bang sauce, then served over rice. Quick to prepare, this recipe balances creamy mayonnaise, fiery sriracha, and a hint of honey and lime to deliver an exciting taste experience in a wholesome bowl.
Ingredients
Chicken and Vegetables
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower)
- 1 cup mixed veggies (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: Start by cooking your rice according to the package instructions, whether white, brown, or cauliflower rice. Using a rice cooker can simplify this step and ensure perfectly cooked rice. Set the cooked rice aside once ready.
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Season generously with salt and pepper, which enhances the natural flavor and helps the seasoning penetrate the meat.
- Sauté the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken pieces and sauté for about 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F for safety.
- Mix the Sauce: While the chicken cooks, combine mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, garlic powder, and lime juice in a small bowl. Taste and adjust the sauce to your preference, adding more sriracha for heat or honey for sweetness.
- Add the Vegetables: Toss in the mixed vegetables with the cooked chicken and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the veggies are just tender but still crisp to retain texture and nutrients.
- Combine and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Pour the bang bang sauce over the chicken and veggies, stirring well to evenly coat everything in the flavorful sauce. Serve the mixture over a bowl of rice. Garnish with extra sriracha or chopped green onions if desired for added flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked safely to 165°F.
- Adjust the sauce ratios to control spiciness and sweetness based on your preference.
- Don’t overcook the vegetables to maintain a pleasant crunch and maximum nutrients.
- Substitute mayonnaise with vegan mayo to make the dish vegan-friendly.
- Rice cooker can be used to easily achieve perfectly cooked rice every time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
