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Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

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A bold and flavorful meal with crispy chicken, fresh veggies, and a creamy, spicy sauce that combines savory, sweet, and spicy flavors in every bite.

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup of panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons of flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1 cup of cooked rice (white or brown)
  • 1 cup of shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup of sliced cucumber
  • 1/4 cup of green onions (for garnish)
  • For the Bang Bang Sauce:
  • 1/4 cup of mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons of sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon of honey
  • 1 teaspoon of rice vinegar

Instructions

  1. First, prep your chicken breasts by seasoning them with salt and pepper. Set them aside.
  2. In one shallow dish, beat the egg. In another, combine the panko breadcrumbs and flour. Dredge the chicken in the egg wash and then coat it in the breadcrumb mixture.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts for about 5-6 minutes per side until they’re golden brown and cooked through. Remove them from the pan and set aside to rest for a few minutes before slicing them into strips.
  4. For the bang bang sauce, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar in a bowl. Adjust the levels of sweetness and heat to your taste.
  5. In a large bowl or on individual plates, start by layering the cooked rice, cabbage, and cucumber. Then, arrange the sliced chicken on top.
  6. Drizzle the bang bang sauce generously over the chicken and veggies. Garnish with green onions.

Notes

  • If you want to make this recipe healthier, swap the rice for quinoa or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
  • You can use grilled chicken instead of pan-frying for a lighter version.
  • For extra crunch, try adding roasted peanuts or crispy fried onions.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Store chicken separately from veggies and rice to maintain freshness.
  • To keep the chicken crispy, reheat it in a skillet with a bit of oil.
  • For a vegan version, substitute mayo with vegan mayo and use vegan sweet chili sauce.

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