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Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

Bang Bang Chicken Bowl: Easy and Indulgent Homemade Delight

Enjoy this Bang Bang Chicken Bowl, a flavorful and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 600 kcal

Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients
  

Bang Bang Sauce

  • 1.25 cups mayonnaise (290 g)
  • ⅔ cups Thai sweet chili sauce (177 g)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha or more to taste

Chicken

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

  • 4 cups prepared white rice warmed, divided (744 g)
  • 2 cups red cabbage thinly sliced, divided (140 g)
  • 1 large carrot julienned, divided
  • 1 medium cucumber halved, sliced, divided
  • 1 large avocado thinly sliced, divided
  • fresh cilantro chopped for garnish
  • sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions
 

Bang Bang Sauce

  • To a medium bowl, add mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, honey, and Sriracha. Stir to combine. Set aside.

Chicken

  • In a large bowl, combine oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Add cubes of chicken. Gently toss to coat.
  • Place chicken in a single layer into the basket of the air fryer. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to work in batches.
  • Air fry at 400°F for 11-12 minutes, flipping halfway, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • To a large bowl, add cooked chicken. Add ½ cup of bang bang sauce, tossing to coat.

Assembly

  • To assemble, set out 4 medium-sized bowls. To each bowl, add 1 cup of rice, ½ cup of cabbage, ¼ cup of carrots, and ¼ cup of cucumbers. Top with equal portions of avocado and cooked bang-bang chicken.
  • Garnish each bowl with the remaining bang bang sauce, cilantro, and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Asian Cuisine, Bang Bang Chicken Bowl, Chicken, Comfort Food, Quick Dinner, Rice Bowl
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