Bang Bang Chicken Bowl – Spicy, Sweet & Satisfying

A bold and flavorful rice bowl that brings crispy chicken, spicy-sweet sauce, and veggies together in one irresistible dish.

🎉 Introduction

Craving something with a kick that’s easy to make and totally satisfying? This Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is calling your name! Juicy chicken is seared and tossed in a spicy honey-sriracha sauce, paired with rice and fresh veggies. It’s a quick, vibrant dinner with all the flavor of your favorite takeout—made right at home. 🍚🔥🥬

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Skillet or sauté pan
• Small bowl (for sauce)
• Spatula or wooden spoon
• Cutting board & sharp knife
• Measuring spoons
• Rice cooker or saucepan (for rice)

🛒 Ingredients

🍗 For the Chicken

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil

🥣 For the Bang Bang Sauce

• 2 tbsp sriracha
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp lime juice

🍚 For the Bowl

• 1 cup cooked white rice
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (steamed or sautéed—e.g. bell peppers, carrots, zucchini)

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Cook the Chicken

1. Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes, until golden and cooked through. Set aside.

Step 2: Make the Bang Bang Sauce

1. In a small bowl, mix together sriracha, honey, and lime juice.
2. Taste and adjust spice or sweetness as desired.

Step 3: Prepare the Veggies

1. Steam or sauté mixed vegetables until just tender.
2. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 4: Assemble the Bowl

1. Add a scoop of rice to each bowl.
2. Top with cooked chicken and veggies.
3. Drizzle with Bang Bang sauce and toss gently to coat.
4. Garnish with fresh herbs or sesame seeds if desired.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 2–3
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: ~25 minutes

🥄 Variations

• Creamy Sauce: Add 1–2 tbsp mayo or Greek yogurt to the sauce
• Extra Veggies: Toss in edamame, shredded cabbage, or cucumbers
• Grain Swap: Use quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice
• Low Carb: Serve in lettuce wraps or over spiralized zucchini
• More Heat: Add crushed red pepper or chili oil

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Refrigerator: Store components separately for up to 4 days
• Freezer: Chicken and rice freeze well; sauce and veggies are best fresh
• Reheat: Microwave chicken and rice with a splash of water; add sauce after heating

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Is the Bang Bang sauce very spicy?
   It’s spicy-sweet—adjust sriracha to your preference.
2. Can I use chicken thighs?
   Yes, they’ll be even juicier and flavorful.
3. What vegetables work best?
   Bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, broccoli, or snap peas are great.
4. Can I meal prep this?
   Definitely! Store each part separately and combine when serving.
5. How do I make it vegetarian?
   Use tofu or crispy cauliflower instead of chicken.
6. Can I air fry the chicken?
   Yes—cook at 400°F for 10–12 minutes until golden.
7. Is this gluten-free?
   Check your sriracha and honey; otherwise, yes!
8. Can I add a fried egg on top?
   Absolutely—it’s delicious and adds protein.
9. Can I double the sauce?
   Yes, it’s great for drizzling or dipping.
10. What if I don’t like spicy food?
    Use less sriracha or mix in a bit of mayo for a milder flavor.

🏁 Conclusion

This Bang Bang Chicken Bowl delivers a fiery fusion of sweet, spicy, and savory in every bite. Whether you’re cooking up a quick weeknight meal or prepping lunches ahead, it’s the ultimate easy bowl that packs bold flavor and plenty of satisfaction. 🔥🍯🍚

One bite and you’ll see why it’s a fan favorite—customizable, quick, and completely crave-worthy!

Adam

Bang Bang Chicken Bowl – Spicy, Sweet & Satisfying

A bold and flavorful rice bowl that brings crispy chicken, spicy-sweet sauce, and veggies together in one irresistible dish. 🎉 Introduction Craving something with a kick that’s easy to make and totally satisfying? This Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is calling your name! Juicy chicken is seared and tossed in a spicy honey-sriracha sauce, paired with rice and fresh veggies. It’s a quick, vibrant dinner with all the flavor of your favorite takeout—made right at home. 🍚🔥🥬

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 3 servings

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

🍗 For the Chicken

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil

🥣 For the Bang Bang Sauce

• 2 tbsp sriracha
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp lime juice

🍚 For the Bowl

• 1 cup cooked white rice
• 1 cup mixed vegetables steamed or sautéed—e.g. bell peppers, carrots, zucchini

Equipment

• Skillet or sauté pan
• Small bowl for sauce
• Spatula or wooden spoon
• Cutting board & sharp knife
• Measuring spoons
• Rice cooker or saucepan (for rice)

Method

 

Step 1: Cook the Chicken

1. Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes, until golden and cooked through. Set aside.

Step 2: Make the Bang Bang Sauce

1. In a small bowl, mix together sriracha, honey, and lime juice.
2. Taste and adjust spice or sweetness as desired.

Step 3: Prepare the Veggies

1. Steam or sauté mixed vegetables until just tender.
2. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 4: Assemble the Bowl

1. Add a scoop of rice to each bowl.
2. Top with cooked chicken and veggies.
3. Drizzle with Bang Bang sauce and toss gently to coat.
4. Garnish with fresh herbs or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

🥄 Variations
Creamy Sauce: Add 1–2 tbsp mayo or Greek yogurt to the sauce

Extra Veggies: Toss in edamame, shredded cabbage, or cucumbers

Grain Swap: Use quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice

Low Carb: Serve in lettuce wraps or over spiralized zucchini

More Heat: Add crushed red pepper or chili oil

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator: Store components separately for up to 4 days

Freezer: Chicken and rice freeze well; sauce and veggies are best fresh

Reheat: Microwave chicken and rice with a splash of water; add sauce after heating

❓ 10 FAQs
Is the Bang Bang sauce very spicy?
It’s spicy-sweet—adjust sriracha to your preference.

Can I use chicken thighs?
Yes, they’ll be even juicier and flavorful.

What vegetables work best?
Bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, broccoli, or snap peas are great.

Can I meal prep this?
Definitely! Store each part separately and combine when serving.

How do I make it vegetarian?
Use tofu or crispy cauliflower instead of chicken.

Can I air fry the chicken?
Yes—cook at 400°F for 10–12 minutes until golden.

Is this gluten-free?
Check your sriracha and honey; otherwise, yes!

Can I add a fried egg on top?
Absolutely—it’s delicious and adds protein.

Can I double the sauce?
Yes, it’s great for drizzling or dipping.

What if I don’t like spicy food?
Use less sriracha or mix in a bit of mayo for a milder flavor.

🏁 Conclusion
This Bang Bang Chicken Bowl delivers a fiery fusion of sweet, spicy, and savory in every bite. Whether you’re cooking up a quick weeknight meal or prepping lunches ahead, it’s the ultimate easy bowl that packs bold flavor and plenty of satisfaction. 🔥🍯🍚

One bite and you’ll see why it’s a fan favorite—customizable, quick, and completely crave-worthy