Description
This Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is everything you want in a dinner—quick, satisfying, and bursting with flavor. Juicy grilled chicken, crunchy slaw, a warm bed of rice, and a creamy-spicy Bang Bang sauce come together in under 30 minutes. It’s easy to prep ahead, customizable to different diets, and ideal for both weeknights and meal prep lunches. Whether you’re using leftover chicken or grilling fresh, this bowl guarantees bold flavors with minimal effort. It’s simple, versatile, and outrageously good.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs
Salt, pepper, garlic powder
1 tbsp olive oil
For the Sauce:
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sweet chili sauce
1–2 tbsp sriracha
1 tbsp lime juice
½ tsp garlic powder
Optional: 1 tsp honey
For the Bowl Base:
2 cups cooked white or brown rice
2 cups shredded cabbage or slaw mix
1 cup chopped romaine (optional)
½ cup shredded carrots
Toppings:
¼ cup chopped peanuts or cashews
¼ cup chopped green onions
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
1 avocado, sliced (optional)
Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Season and cook chicken in a hot skillet with oil until browned and cooked through. Let rest and slice.
- Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl. Taste and adjust spice and sweetness.
- Prepare your base: cook or warm rice, shred vegetables if needed.
- In serving bowls, layer rice, slaw mix, chicken, carrots, and toppings.
- Drizzle Bang Bang sauce generously over the bowl.
- Serve immediately with optional lime wedges or extra sauce on the side.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
Double the sauce—it works as a salad dressing or dip later.
Store components separately to keep textures fresh.
For extra crunch, add fried onions or crispy wontons.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, lunch
- Method: Pan-seared, assembly
- Cuisine: Asian-American fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 470