Bang Bang Chicken Bowls
These Bang Bang Chicken Bowls feature crispy seasoned chicken, creamy sweet-spicy bang bang sauce, fresh veggies, and fluffy rice. A fast, flavorful, high-protein meal perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Crispy Chicken Bites:
- 4 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning optional for a bit more flavor
- Oil for cooking air fryer or oven use recommended
Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1/2 tbsp sriracha adjust to heat preference
Bowl Assembly:
- Cooked basmati rice as the base
- Crispy chicken bites
- Julienned carrots
- Sliced cucumber
- Sliced avocado
- Sesame seeds sprinkled on top
Instructions
Crispy Chicken Bites:
- Preheat air fryer or oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss chicken pieces with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning.
- Arrange chicken bites on a lined baking sheet or air fryer tray.
- Cook for 18-20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and crispy on the outside. (Use air fryer or oven as you prefer.)
Bang Bang Sauce:
- Mix these ingredients well and set aside. Half the sauce can be mixed with the chicken before cooking and the rest drizzled over when serving for extra flavor
Bowl Assembly:
- Serve the crispy chicken on basmati rice, topped with the colorful mix of veggies and avocado. Drizzle with the bang bang sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds for crunch and flavor.
- This creates a fresh, crunchy, creamy, and spicy bang bang chicken bowl perfect for a satisfying meal