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Bang Bang Chicken Bowls

Bang Bang Chicken Bowls
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Bang Bang Chicken Bowls combine tender chicken with a creamy, spicy bang bang sauce, fresh crunchy vegetables, and your choice of fluffy grains or greens. This quick and easy meal offers a balanced mix of bold flavors, vibrant colors, and satisfying textures, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

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Protein

  • 1 lb boneless chicken breasts or thighs

Bang Bang Sauce

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce (gluten-free if needed)
  • 1–2 tablespoons sriracha, adjust for spice preference

Base

  • 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa

Fresh Vegetables

  • 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 3 green onions, chopped

Fresh Herbs

  • 1/4 cup cilantro or basil leaves

Crunchy Toppings

  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts or sesame seeds

Garnish

  • Lime wedges, for squeezing

Instructions

  1. Cook the Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Pan-fry or grill over medium heat until cooked through and golden on the outside. Let rest, then slice thinly against the grain for tenderness.
  2. Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha in a small bowl. Adjust sriracha to your preferred spice level.
  3. Cook Your Base: Prepare rice or quinoa according to package instructions until fluffy and steaming.
  4. Chop Fresh Veggies: Slice bell peppers into thin strips, shred carrots, slice cucumbers, and chop green onions to add crunch and freshness.
  5. Assemble the Bowls: Start with a scoop of cooked grains, layer sliced chicken on top, add fresh veggies, drizzle generously with bang bang sauce, then finish with fresh herbs and crunchy toppings. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing.

Notes

  • Marinate chicken in soy sauce or lime juice for 30 minutes before cooking for extra flavor and juiciness.
  • Make the bang bang sauce ahead of time to save prep time.
  • Assemble bowls while rice and chicken are warm to allow sauce to meld well.
  • Add bang bang sauce gradually to avoid overpowering fresh veggies and grains.
  • Include a crunchy topping like peanuts or sesame seeds for texture contrast.
  • Use gluten-free sweet chili sauce and soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free bowls.

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