Description
A vibrant and satisfying meal featuring tender chicken coated in a creamy, spicy sauce, sautéed veggies, and a bed of fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 3 green onions, chopped
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce (adjust for spice level)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil (for cooking)
- Sesame seeds (for garnishing)
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Begin by cutting the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Season them with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for about 5-7 minutes until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add broccoli, red bell pepper, and carrot. Sauté for about 3-5 minutes until the veggies are tender yet crisp.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and soy sauce until well combined.
- Combine It All: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Pour the sauce over everything and stir well to coat evenly.
- Prepare the Rice: In serving bowls, create a layer of cooked rice as the base.
- Assemble the Bowls: Spoon the chicken and vegetable mixture over the rice.
- Garnish: Top each bowl with chopped green onions and sprinkle sesame seeds for an added touch.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy your Bang Bang Chicken Bowl while it’s fresh and hot!
Notes
For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with tofu. Can prepare ingredients in advance for quicker assembly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken, Asian Cuisine, Quick Dinner, Family Meal, Healthy Recipe