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A close-up of a Bang Bang Chicken Bowl filled with rice, chicken, avocado, cucumber, and shredded carrots.

Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

This Bang Bang Chicken Bowl features cubes of chicken coated in a creamy, spicy Bang Bang sauce. It's served over rice with crispy vegetables, avocado, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Calories: 1276
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1.25 cups mayonnaise
  • 0.67 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 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
  • 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
  • fresh cilantro chopped for garnish
  • sesame seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Medium bowl
  • Large bowl
  • Non-stick skillet

Method
 

  1. To a medium bowl, add mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, honey, and Sriracha. Stir to combine. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add cubes of chicken. Gently toss to coat.
  3. Place chicken in a single layer into the basket of the air fryer. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to work in batches. Air fry at 400°F for 11-12 minutes, flipping halfway, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  4. To a large bowl, add cooked chicken. Add ½ cup of bang bang sauce, tossing to coat.
  5. To assemble, set out 4 medium-sized bowls. To each bowl, add 1 cup of rice, ½ cup of cabbage, ¼ cup of carrots, and ¼ cup of cucumbers. Top with equal portions of avocado and cooked bang-bang chicken.
  6. Garnish each bowl with the remaining bang bang sauce, cilantro, and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 1276kcal

Notes

*Skillet Instructions: Season chicken pieces evenly with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. To a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, add oil. Once hot and shimmering, add the chicken. Cook 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Turn off the heat. Add ½ cup of the bang bang sauce to the pan. Toss to coat the chicken evenly.

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