Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 1 lb (450g) chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp pepper

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for crispier chicken)

For the Bang Bang Sauce:

• ½ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)

• 2–3 tbsp sweet chili sauce

• 1 tbsp Sriracha (adjust to taste)

• 1 tbsp honey or sugar (optional, to taste)

• 1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice (optional, for a tangy kick)

For the Bowl Base:

• 2 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice (or cauliflower rice)

• 1 cup shredded carrots

• 1 cup shredded red cabbage or coleslaw mix

• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced or julienned

• Green onions, chopped

• Cilantro (optional)

• Sesame seeds (optional)

🔹 Instructions

1. Cook the Chicken:

1. In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cornstarch.

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through (about 6–8 minutes).

4. Remove from heat.

2. Make the Bang Bang Sauce:

1. In a small bowl, mix together mayo, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey. Add vinegar/lime juice if using.

2. Taste and adjust spiciness or sweetness to your preference.

3. Assemble the Bowls:

1. In a bowl, add a base of rice.

2. Top with cooked chicken, shredded carrots, cabbage, cucumber.

3. Drizzle generously with Bang Bang sauce.

4. Garnish with green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds.

🔹 Optional Add-ins:

• Avocado slices 🥑

• Pickled onions

• Crushed peanuts or cashews

• Edamame

• A fried or soft-boiled egg 🍳