Description
Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is a quick and vibrant dish that packs a flavorful punch! Combining tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy spicy sauce, this bowl is the perfect solution for busy weeknight dinners. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you can whip up a satisfying meal that will have everyone asking for seconds. Enjoy the explosion of textures and tastes—it’s truly a feast for both the eyes and the palate!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 3 tbsp sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise (try Japanese mayo for extra flavor)
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping chicken into bite-sized pieces and dicing bell peppers and cucumber.
- Marinate chicken in a bowl with minced garlic, sriracha sauce, lime juice, and a pinch of salt for 20 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise with additional sriracha to create your sauce.
- Prepare rice or quinoa as per package instructions. In serving bowls, layer rice or quinoa at the bottom followed by cooked chicken and veggies. Drizzle with sriracha mayo.
- Top with chopped green onions and enjoy warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg