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Bang Bang Chicken Bowl Recipe

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This Bang Bang Chicken Bowl recipe offers a flavorful and colorful meal featuring tender air-fried chicken coated in a spicy-sweet Bang Bang sauce, served over a bed of warm rice with fresh vegetables like red cabbage, carrots, cucumber, and avocado. Garnished with cilantro and sesame seeds, this bowl is a perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, and tangy flavors, ideal for a quick yet satisfying lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

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Bang Bang Sauce

  • 1 ¼ cups (290 g) mayonnaise
  • ⅔ cup (177 g) 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
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

  • 4 cups (744 g) prepared white rice, warmed, divided
  • 2 cups (140 g) red cabbage, thinly sliced, divided
  • 1 large carrot, julienned, divided
  • 1 medium cucumber, halved and sliced, divided
  • 1 large avocado, thinly sliced, divided
  • fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
  • sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Make the Bang Bang Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, honey, and Sriracha. Stir thoroughly to blend all ingredients into a smooth sauce and set aside.
  2. Prepare the Chicken Seasoning: In a large bowl, mix vegetable oil, paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper to create a flavorful marinade for the chicken.
  3. Coat the Chicken: Add the cubed chicken breasts to the seasoned oil mixture. Gently toss to coat each piece evenly with the spices and oil.
  4. Air Fry the Chicken: Place the coated chicken cubes in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. You may need to cook in batches depending on your air fryer size. Air fry at 400°F (204°C) for 11-12 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time, until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and pieces are cooked through.
  5. Toss Chicken in Sauce: Transfer the cooked chicken to a large bowl. Add ½ cup of the prepared Bang Bang sauce and toss well to coat each piece evenly with the sauce.
  6. Assemble the Bowls: Prepare 4 medium-sized bowls. Into each bowl, add 1 cup of warm rice, ½ cup of sliced red cabbage, ¼ cup of julienned carrots, and ¼ cup sliced cucumber. Top with equal portions of sliced avocado and the sauced Bang Bang chicken.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Drizzle the remaining Bang Bang sauce over each bowl. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Alternative Cooking Method (Skillet): Season chicken as described, then cook in a large non-stick skillet with oil over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and fully cooked. Remove from heat, add ½ cup Bang Bang sauce directly into the pan, and toss the chicken to coat evenly.
  • You can adjust the amount of Sriracha in the sauce to modify the spice level according to your taste.
  • Use freshly cooked rice for the best texture and flavor in the bowls.
  • This recipe is easily doubled or halved to accommodate different serving sizes.

Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken, Air Fryer Chicken, Chicken Bowl, Thai Sweet Chili Sauce, Spicy Chicken Recipe, Healthy Chicken Bowl, Quick Dinner Recipe

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