Description
Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is a flavor-packed dish featuring tender chicken coated in a creamy, spicy sauce that tantalizes the taste buds. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, making it a crowd-pleaser. With its vibrant colors and customizable ingredients, every bite offers a delicious experience that brings friends and family together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1/2 cup Sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup mayo (regular or vegan)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey or agave syrup
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate with minced garlic and salt for 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through (6-7 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together mayo, Sriracha, lime juice, and honey until smooth.
- Sauté bell peppers in the same skillet for about 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Assemble bowls with rice or quinoa at the base, topped with sautéed veggies, chicken, and drizzle the Bang Bang sauce on top. Garnish with extra green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg