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A close-up of a vibrant Bang Bang Chicken Bowl featuring crispy chicken drizzled with sauce over rice, with shredded carrots, cabbage, cucumbers, and avocado.

Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

This recipe provides a quick and comforting meal option. Preparing this dish allows you to focus on the process, turning meal preparation into a restorative practice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Calories: 750
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1.25 cups mayonnaise (290 g)
  • 0.67 cup Thai sweet chili sauce (177 g)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha or more to taste
Chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Bang Bang Chicken Bowl Assembly
  • 4 cups prepared white rice warmed, divided
  • 2 cups red cabbage thinly sliced, divided
  • 1 large carrot julienned, divided
  • 1 medium cucumber halved, sliced, divided
  • 1 large avocado thinly sliced, divided
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro chopped for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • large bowl
  • Air fryer

Method
 

  1. To make the bang bang sauce, add mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, honey, and Sriracha to a medium bowl. Stir to combine. Set the sauce aside.
  2. For the chicken seasoning, combine the oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken cubes and toss gently to coat them evenly.
  3. Place the seasoned chicken in a single layer into the air fryer basket. You might need to cook in batches depending on your air fryer size.
  4. Air fry the chicken at 400°F for 11 to 12 minutes, flipping the pieces halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Transfer the cooked chicken to a large bowl. Add 1/2 cup of the prepared bang bang sauce and toss everything to coat the chicken.
  6. To assemble the bowls, divide 4 cups of warm white rice among 4 medium bowls. Add 1/2 cup of cabbage, 1/4 cup of carrots, and 1/4 cup of cucumbers to each bowl.
  7. Top each bowl with equal portions of the sliced avocado and the coated bang-bang chicken. Garnish each serving with the remaining bang bang sauce, chopped cilantro, and sesame seeds. Serve the bowls right away.

Nutrition

Calories: 750kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 45gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 950mgFiber: 7gSugar: 15g

Notes

This dish offers a moment of calm during a busy week. Focus on the colors and textures as you prepare the ingredients. Making this satisfying meal can be a simple act of self-care.

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