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Bang Bang Chicken Bowl Recipe

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This Bang Bang Chicken Bowl recipe is a vibrant, flavorful dish featuring crispy pan-fried chicken tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce, served over jasmine rice with sautéed carrots and red cabbage, fresh cucumber, and a zesty lime drizzle. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or meal prep, it combines a delightful balance of textures and bold flavors.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken and Coating

  • 1/4 cup tapioca starch (or potato starch)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed (about 3 cups)
  • 2 Tablespoons avocado oil

For the Sauce

  • 3 Tablespoons avocado mayo, divided
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 3 Tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1–2 Tablespoons hot sauce
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Vegetables

  • 1 Tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced carrots
  • 2 cups sliced red cabbage
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

For Serving

  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • 1 medium cucumber, sliced
  • Freshly squeezed lime juice, to taste
  • 1 medium green onion stalk, chopped (for garnish)
  • Black sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Combine Seasonings: In a medium bowl, mix together the tapioca starch, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika to create the coating mixture for the chicken.
  2. Coat Chicken: Add the cubed chicken breasts to the bowl and toss thoroughly until each piece is evenly coated with the seasoning and starch blend.
  3. Cook Chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken pieces, cooking undisturbed for 5-8 minutes to develop a golden crust. Flip and cook an additional 5-8 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and golden brown on all sides. Stir occasionally near the end to break up clumps.
  4. Prepare Sauce: While the chicken cooks, in a large bowl combine 1 tablespoon of the avocado mayo with honey, sweet chili sauce, hot sauce, minced garlic, and salt. Mix well and set aside about 1/4 cup of this sauce separately for later use.
  5. Drain Chicken: Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil if desired.
  6. Toss Chicken in Sauce: Add the drained chicken pieces into the large bowl with the remaining sauce mixture and toss well until fully coated with the sauce.
  7. Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon avocado oil over medium-high heat. Stir in the sliced carrots and cook for approximately 10 minutes until they begin to soften.
  8. Add Cabbage and Seasonings: Add the sliced red cabbage, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Continue cooking and stirring for another 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still retain some crispness.
  9. Prepare Rice and Cucumber: While the vegetables cook, warm the cooked jasmine rice and divide it evenly into four bowls or meal prep containers. Top each with equal slices of fresh cucumber and drizzle freshly squeezed lime juice over each serving.
  10. Prepare Extra Sauce: Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of avocado mayo to the reserved 1/4 cup of sauce set aside earlier and whisk until smooth to create an extra creamy drizzle.
  11. Assemble Bowls: Evenly divide the coated chicken and sautéed vegetables over the rice and cucumber bowls. Garnish with chopped green onions and black sesame seeds if using. Drizzle the extra creamy sauce over the top before serving. Enjoy your Bang Bang Chicken Bowl!

Notes

  • Tapioca starch helps achieve a crispy coating but can be substituted with potato starch if preferred.
  • Adjust the amount of hot sauce in the sauce mixture according to your heat preference.
  • If you don’t have avocado oil, a neutral oil like canola or vegetable oil can be used.
  • This recipe is perfect for meal prepping; store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • To make it Gluten Free, be sure your sweet chili sauce is certified gluten free.
  • Leftover sauce makes a great dipping sauce or salad dressing!

Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken Bowl, Spicy Chicken Recipes, Asian Chicken Bowl, Pan-fried Chicken, Healthy Chicken Bowl, Sweet Chili Chicken

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