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Easy Bang Bang Chicken Bowl for Quick Weeknight Dinner

Close-up of crispy bang bang chicken pieces coated in creamy sauce served over white rice and topped with green onions.
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Make this flavorful Bang Bang Chicken Bowl for a quick, satisfying weeknight meal. You get crispy chicken coated in a creamy, spicy sauce served over rice and fresh vegetables. This recipe is simple enough for beginner cooks and perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha (adjust to your heat preference)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • 2 cups mixed fresh vegetables (e.g., shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, chopped green onions)
  • Optional garnish: Sesame seeds, chopped green onions

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: In a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Place the flour in a shallow dish. Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour, shaking off any excess.
  2. Cook the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the floured chicken in a single layer (work in batches if necessary) and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Make the homemade Bang Bang Sauce: In the same skillet (or a separate bowl), whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth and creamy. This is your spicy mayo chicken sauce.
  4. Coat the chicken: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the sauce. Toss gently until all the chicken pieces are evenly coated in the creamy, sweet heat chicken sauce.
  5. Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Top the rice with the sauced Bang Bang Chicken and arrange the fresh vegetables around the chicken.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and extra green onions if desired.

Notes

  • For a healthier option, try Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken by cooking the floured chicken at 380°F for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway, before tossing in the sauce.
  • This recipe scales well for meal prep bowls; store the sauce-coated chicken and vegetables separately from the rice until ready to eat.
  • Adjust the Sriracha amount to control the spice level of your creamy spicy chicken sauce.

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