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Bang Bang Chicken Bowl: Flavorful Meal Prep Made Easy

This Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is a delightful recipe bursting with flavor, perfect for meal prep and customization to satisfy your taste.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts/Thighs Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Preferably sea salt or kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground recommended
For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Optional, agave syrup can be used
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
For the Bowl
  • 2 cups Rice (White or Brown) Consider quinoa or cauliflower rice
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots
  • 1 cup Cucumber Sliced
  • 1 cup Red Cabbage Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions For garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds Optional, for garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Non-stick skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Let rest.
  2. Heat non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, and cook chicken for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
  3. In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and minced garlic. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Prepare rice according to package instructions. Wash and slice veggies as noted.
  5. Assemble the bowl with rice, chicken, and veggies layered on top.
  6. Drizzle sauce over the bowl, sprinkle sesame seeds and cilantro, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes for better flavor and moisture. Store components separately for meal prep.

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