Bang Bang Chicken Bowl (Print Version)

Tender chicken in creamy spicy sauce with fresh vegetables over rice

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - ½ tsp salt
04 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Bang Bang Sauce

05 - ½ cup mayonnaise
06 - 3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
07 - 1–2 tsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
08 - 1 tsp honey (optional)
09 - 1 clove garlic, minced

→ Bowl & Toppings

10 - 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
11 - 1 cup shredded carrots
12 - 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
13 - 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
14 - 2 green onions, sliced
15 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
16 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves (optional, for garnish)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Remove from heat.
02 - In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey (if using), and minced garlic to create the Bang Bang sauce.
03 - Drizzle half of the sauce over the cooked chicken and toss to coat evenly.
04 - Divide cooked rice among four bowls. Arrange chicken, shredded carrots, cucumber slices, red cabbage, and green onions on top.
05 - Drizzle remaining Bang Bang sauce over the assembled bowls. Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce comes together in thirty seconds flat but tastes like you simmered it all afternoon
  • You can prep everything ahead and assemble these bowls in under five minutes on busy nights
  • The spicy creamy combo hits that perfect craveable spot without overwhelming heat
02 -
  • The sauce thickens as it sits so add a splash of water if it becomes too stiff to drizzle
  • Warm chicken absorbs more flavor than cold so sauce immediately after cooking
  • Cutting vegetables into similar sizes creates the best texture experience in every bite
03 -
  • Room temperature sauce drizzles more smoothly than cold from the refrigerator
  • Let chicken rest in the pan off heat for two minutes before tossing to retain maximum juices
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