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Bang Bang Chicken Bowl with tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and creamy spicy sauce over rice in a white bowl

Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

A quick, customizable meal featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy-spicy bang bang sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian Fusion
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes, or substitute chicken thighs for more moisture
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables such as 1 bell pepper, 1 cup broccoli florets, and 1 cup snap peas, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 cups uncooked rice white, brown, or quinoa (yields about 6 cups cooked)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise regular mayo works best, not light
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha adjust to taste for spice level, start with 1 tablespoon if heat-sensitive
  • 1-2 tablespoons cooking oil for skillet
  • sesame seeds optional, for garnish
  • green onions optional, sliced for garnish
  • lime wedges optional, for serving

Equipment

  • Large 12-inch skillet
  • Medium saucepan for rice
  • Small mixing bowl for sauce
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board and knife
  • 4 serving bowls

Method
 

  1. Start cooking the rice according to package directions (usually takes 18-20 minutes). While rice cooks, cut chicken breast into 1-inch cubes and chop vegetables into similar-sized pieces.
  2. While rice is cooking, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha in a small bowl. Taste and adjust spice level as desired. The sauce should be pourable but thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  3. Heat a large 12-inch skillet over medium heat and add 1 to 2 tablespoons cooking oil. Once oil shimmers, add chicken cubes in a single layer without overcrowding. Cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Once chicken is cooked through, add mixed vegetables to the same skillet. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp. Broccoli should be bright green and fork-tender, while bell peppers retain a slight crunch.
  5. Divide cooked rice among four bowls. Top each bowl with chicken and vegetable mixture, then drizzle generously with bang bang sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds, sliced green onions, or lime wedges if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Keep sauce separate to prevent sogginess. Reheat chicken and vegetables to 165°F before serving. Mayo-based sauce does not freeze well, so make it fresh when needed. This recipe is excellent for meal prep. Make a double batch and portion into containers for quick weeknight meals. For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt in place of half the mayonnaise. Add extra vegetables like shredded cabbage, edamame, carrots, or water chestnuts for more nutrition.