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A vibrant Bang Bang Chicken Bowl featuring saucy chicken pieces over rice, topped with avocado, shredded carrots, cucumber, and red cabbage.

Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

This Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is a quick, nutritious, and delicious meal solution perfect for busy families. It features crispy chicken, a flavorful sauce, and colorful vegetables, making mealtime a fun and adventurous experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Ingredients Equipment Method 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

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 and toss to coat.
  3. Place chicken in a single layer into the air fryer basket. Air fry at 400°F for 11-12 minutes, flipping halfway, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  4. Add cooked chicken to a large bowl. 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.

Notes

This recipe is gluten-free and family-friendly, offering bold flavors that children can enjoy. It's a great option for busy families looking for a quick and nutritious meal.

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