There’s something joyful about building a bowl meal at home , I love those nights when everything hits the table at once: warm jasmine rice, crisp-tender veggies, saucy chicken, and bright, fresh toppings. Bang Bang Chicken Bowls are perfect for this. Simple, fast, and packed with flavor, they’re a great weeknight option that feels vibrant and satisfying.
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Why You’ll Love Bang Bang Chicken Bowls
These bowls come together quickly, making them ideal when time is tight. The chicken is juicy and full of savory heat, balanced by a creamy sweet-spicy sauce. You can easily adjust the spice level so the whole family can enjoy. This meal is also great for meal prep: just keep the chicken, rice, veggies, and sauce separate and you’ve got easy lunches ready for days.
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1/4 cup tapioca starch (or potato/corn starch)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
For the Bang Bang Sauce
- 3 tbsp avocado mayo
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1-2 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the Veggies and Bowls
- 1 1/2 cups sliced carrots
- 2 cups sliced red cabbage
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- Fresh lime juice
Optional Garnishes
- 1 medium stalk green onion, chopped
- Black sesame seeds
How to Make Bang Bang Chicken Bowls
Step 1: Prep and season the chicken
Cut chicken into bite-sized cubes. In a bowl, toss with tapioca starch, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika until evenly coated. This quick dredge gives the chicken a crisp exterior while keeping it juicy inside.
Step 2: Pan-fry to golden perfection
Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken in a single layer. Cook, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through — about 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat.
Step 3: Mix and toss with Bang Bang sauce
Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk together mayo, honey, sweet chili sauce, hot sauce, minced garlic, and salt. Reserve about 1/4 cup for drizzling later. Then toss the cooked chicken with the remaining sauce until coated.
Step 4: Sauté veggies and assemble bowls
In the same skillet, add a splash of oil if needed. Sauté carrots for 2-3 minutes until starting to soften. Add cabbage, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook another 2-3 minutes until tender but still vibrant.
To assemble: layer jasmine rice, cucumber slices, a squeeze of lime juice, sautéed veggies, saucy chicken. Finish with green onions, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of the reserved Bang Bang sauce.
Tips for Best Results
For crispy chicken, don’t overcrowd the pan and let it develop color before turning. You can easily adjust the spice: add more or less hot sauce to the Bang Bang sauce. If you’re out of tapioca starch, cornstarch works beautifully. Feel free to swap the cabbage and carrots for whatever veggies you have — snap peas or bell peppers are great too.
What to Serve with Bang Bang Chicken Bowls
These bowls are complete on their own, but they also pair well with steamed or roasted veggies, a fresh side salad, or even crispy egg rolls for a fun dinner. For a low-carb version, cauliflower rice works too. A side of Korean Cucumber Salad Recipe would add a cool, crunchy contrast.
How to Store and Reheat
Store the chicken, sauce, rice, and veggies separately for the best texture. Refrigerate for up to 4 days. Freeze the chicken for up to 3 months. Reheat gently: microwave in short bursts, warm on the stovetop, or pop the chicken in an air fryer at 350°F for 3-5 minutes.
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Bang Bang Chicken Bowls | Quick & Easy Dinner Idea
- Total Time: 35
- Yield: 4 bowls
Description
Juicy chicken tossed in a creamy, spicy-sweet sauce, served over rice with fresh veggies — easy and perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1/4 cup tapioca starch (or potato/corn starch)
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
2 tbsp avocado oil
3 tbsp avocado mayo
1/3 cup honey
3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
1-2 tbsp hot sauce
2 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups sliced carrots
2 cups sliced red cabbage
1 tbsp avocado oil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 cups cooked jasmine rice
1 medium cucumber, sliced
Fresh lime juice
Optional: 1 medium stalk green onion, chopped; black sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Cut chicken into cubes and toss with tapioca starch, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Heat avocado oil in skillet over medium. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through.
3. In a bowl, whisk mayo, honey, sweet chili sauce, hot sauce, garlic, salt. Reserve 1/4 cup sauce.
4. Toss cooked chicken with remaining sauce until coated.
5. Sauté carrots until tender-crisp. Add cabbage and seasonings; cook until softened.
6. Assemble bowls: rice, cucumber, lime juice, veggies, chicken. Top with green onion, sesame seeds, drizzle reserved sauce.
Notes
Adjust hot sauce to control spice level.
Store chicken, sauce, rice, and veggies separately for best texture.
Refrigerate up to 4 days; freeze chicken up to 3 months.
Reheat gently: microwave, stovetop, or air fryer at 350°F for 3-5 min.
Swap veggies as desired: bell peppers, snap peas, etc.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Chicken Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 644
- Sugar: 34
- Sodium: 1393
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 70
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 109
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FAQs
What is a Bang Bang chicken bowl?
It’s a meal that features crispy chicken tossed in a creamy, spicy-sweet Bang Bang sauce, served over rice with fresh veggies.
What is a Bang Bang bowl?
A Bang Bang bowl is a customizable meal that usually includes protein, a bold sauce, rice, and fresh toppings.
What is Bang Bang chicken made of?
It’s made of bite-sized chicken pieces, dredged and pan-fried, then tossed in a sauce of mayo, honey, sweet chili sauce, hot sauce, and garlic.
What vegetables go well with Bang Bang chicken?
Carrots and red cabbage are classic, but snap peas, bell peppers, or cucumbers all work beautifully.
Final Thoughts
These Bang Bang Chicken Bowls are one of my favorite ways to get a comforting, colorful dinner on the table fast. Adjust the spice to your liking, play with the veggie combos, and enjoy the ease of a bowl meal that feels fresh and homemade. Don’t forget to leave a comment and let me know how yours turned out!
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