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bang bang chicken bowl

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Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the base:
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 1 cup cooked rice white, brown, or cauliflower rice – your call!
  • 1 cup mixed veggies like broccoli, bell peppers, carrots – fresh or frozen
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt & pepper to season
For that dreamy Bang Bang sauce:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha more if you’re bold!
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice

Method
 

Cook the rice
  1. Just follow the package instructions. If you’ve got a rice cooker—bless it. If not, stovetop rice is just fine. While it's cooking, move on to the chicken.
  2. 🔰 Beginner tip: Cauliflower rice cooks even faster and works great for a low-carb version!
Chop and season your chicken
  1. Slice your chicken into little bite-sized pieces. Toss with a bit of salt and pepper.
  2. 🔰 Why bite-sized? Faster cooking and more flavor per bite!
Sauté the chicken
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook it for about 6–8 minutes, flipping occasionally, until golden and fully cooked.
  2. 🔥 Tip: Chicken should reach 165°F inside. A thermometer helps, but if the juices run clear and there’s no pink, you’re golden.
Mix your Bang Bang sauce
  1. While the chicken’s sizzling, whisk together the sauce in a bowl:
  2. ½ cup mayo
  3. 2 tbsp sriracha
  4. 1 tbsp honey
  5. 1 tsp garlic powder
  6. 1 tsp lime juice
  7. Taste and tweak: more honey = sweeter, more sriracha = spicier.
  8. 🌈 Beginner tip: The sauce should be creamy, a little spicy, and just sweet enough to balance it all. Don't be afraid to adjust!
  9. Toss in the veggies
  10. Once the chicken’s done, add 1 cup mixed veggies to the pan. Cook for just 2–3 minutes—you want them vibrant and just tender, not mushy.
  11. 🥦 Frozen veggie mix works perfectly if you’re short on time!
  12. Combine and drizzle the sauce
  13. Turn off the heat. Pour that luscious sauce all over the chicken and veggies. Stir gently to coat every bite.
  14. 🤤 Trust me, this is where the flavor magic happens.
  15. Assemble your bowl
  16. Scoop some warm rice into each bowl, pile on the saucy chicken and veggies, and garnish with:
  17. A drizzle of extra sriracha 🌶️
  18. Chopped green onions 🌿
  19. Sesame seeds or avocado slices 🥑 (if you’re feeling fancy)

Notes

💡 Pro Tips & Toppings

  • Use a meat thermometer to make sure your chicken is cooked safely.
  • Want extra crunch? Add chopped peanuts or shredded cabbage.
  • Swap chicken with shrimp or tofu if you like.