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Overhead view of a vibrant Bang Bang Chicken Bowl featuring crispy chicken, rice, shredded carrots, cucumbers, and purple cabbage.

Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

This recipe provides a quick and satisfying meal option, perfect for busy home cooks. It features tender chicken coated in a spicy, creamy sauce served over rice and fresh vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1.25 cups mayonnaise (290 g)
  • 0.67 cup Thai sweet chili sauce (177 g)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha or more to taste
Chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Bang Bang Chicken Bowl Assembly
  • 4 cups prepared white rice warmed, divided (744 g)
  • 2 cups red cabbage thinly sliced, divided (140 g)
  • 1 large carrot julienned, divided
  • 1 medium cucumber halved, sliced, divided
  • 1 large avocado thinly sliced, divided
  • 1 fresh cilantro chopped for garnish
  • 1 sesame seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Large Bowl
  • Air Fryer

Method
 

  1. For the Bang Bang Sauce: Add mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, honey, and Sriracha to a medium bowl. Stir to combine. Set aside.
  2. For the Chicken: Combine oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  3. Add the chicken cubes to the seasoned oil mixture. Gently toss to coat all pieces.
  4. Place the coated chicken in a single layer into the air fryer basket. You may need to cook in batches depending on your air fryer size.
  5. Air fry at 400°F for 11 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  6. Add the cooked chicken to a large bowl. Add ½ cup of the prepared bang bang sauce and toss to coat the chicken thoroughly.
  7. To assemble the bowls: Set out 4 medium-sized bowls. To each bowl, add 1 cup of warm rice, ½ cup of cabbage, ¼ cup of carrots, and ¼ cup of cucumbers.
  8. Top each bowl with equal portions of sliced avocado and the coated bang-bang chicken.
  9. Garnish each bowl with the remaining bang bang sauce, chopped cilantro, and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

This dish is a staple for quick, satisfying meals that support an active lifestyle. The combination of spicy, creamy sauce with fresh vegetables makes this bowl flavorful and filling.

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