Description
This Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is a quick and flavorful meal prep favorite featuring tender ground chicken sautéed with garlic, tossed in a creamy, spicy Bang Bang sauce. Served over rice or noodles and topped with fresh shredded veggies and crisp cucumber slices, it’s a perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and tangy flavors for an easy weeknight dinner or lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Cooking
- 1 pound ground chicken (can also use chopped chicken breast or thigh)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 teaspoon soy sauce or sesame oil for extra depth
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise (regular or light)
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Optional: 1 teaspoon rice vinegar for tang
Base and Toppings
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine) or noodles
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage or romaine lettuce
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Optional toppings: sesame seeds, cilantro, avocado slices
Instructions
- Cook your base. Prepare rice or noodles according to package directions. Once cooked, set aside and keep warm for assembling the bowls later.
- Cook the chicken. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the ground chicken, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Season with salt, pepper, and soy sauce or sesame oil if using. Cook until browned and cooked through, approximately 6 to 8 minutes.
- Make the Bang Bang sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar. Taste and adjust the spice level as desired to achieve the perfect balance of creamy and spicy flavors.
- Assemble the bowls. Divide the cooked rice or noodles evenly among four serving bowls. Top each bowl with the cooked chicken, shredded carrots, shredded red cabbage or romaine lettuce, cucumber slices, and chopped green onions. Drizzle generously with the prepared Bang Bang sauce. Finish with optional garnishes such as sesame seeds, cilantro, or avocado slices for extra flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a healthier option, use light mayonnaise and brown rice or whole wheat noodles.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha to control the spiciness of the Bang Bang sauce.
- Substitute ground chicken with chopped chicken breast or thigh for different texture.
- The sauce can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Add avocado slices right before serving to prevent browning.
