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Easy 30-Minute Bang Bang Chicken Bowl for Meal Prep

A white bowl filled with white rice topped with saucy Bang Bang Chicken, steamed broccoli, and sliced cucumbers.
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Prepare this creamy, sweet, and spicy Bang Bang Chicken Bowl in just 30 minutes. This recipe focuses on simple steps, making it perfect for beginner cooks and excellent for healthy weeknight dinners or meal prepping your lunches.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup cooked white rice (for serving)
  • 2 cups mixed fresh vegetables (e.g., shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, steamed broccoli)
  • For the Homemade Bang Bang Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha (adjust to your spice preference)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the chicken and toss until lightly coated.
  2. Cook the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, rice vinegar, honey, and minced garlic until the sauce is smooth and creamy. This is your homemade Bang Bang sauce.
  4. Combine: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet (off the heat). Pour the Bang Bang sauce over the chicken and toss gently until every piece is coated in the spicy creamy chicken sauce.
  5. Assemble the bowl: Divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Top the rice with the sauced chicken and arrange your fresh vegetables around the edges.
  6. Serve immediately or portion into containers for meal prep chicken storage.

Notes

  • For a crispier texture, you can air fry the coated chicken pieces at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes instead of pan-frying.
  • This recipe works well with chicken thighs for a richer flavor.
  • Adjust the Sriracha amount to control the heat level of your sweet and spicy chicken.
  • This dish is a great base for a healthy chicken bowl; feel free to swap rice for cauliflower rice to lower carbohydrates.

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