Description
Crispy-seared chicken over fluffy rice, crunchy veggies, and a creamy spicy-sweet bang bang sauce. A fast, customizable weeknight bowl done in about 25 minutes—beginner-friendly and meal-prep ready.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, bite-size
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower)
- 1 1/2 cups mixed veggies (cucumber, bell pepper, broccoli)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced; cilantro/green onion for topping
- Bang Bang Sauce: 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp sriracha, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp lime juice, 1 tsp rice vinegar, pinch salt
Instructions
- Whisk sauce ingredients; chill.
- Toss chicken with 1 tbsp oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sear in 1 tbsp oil over medium-high heat, 3–4 minutes per side, until 165°F.
- Fluff cooked rice; prep veggies and avocado.
- Off heat, toss chicken with a few tablespoons of sauce.
- Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, veggies, avocado; drizzle with more sauce and herbs.
Notes
For milder heat, use 1 tbsp sriracha. For low carb, use cauliflower rice and sugar-free sweetener. Air-fry chicken at 400°F for 10–12 minutes for extra crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: bang bang chicken bowl, easy chicken dinner, spicy sweet sauce, chicken and rice bowl, meal prep bowls