Bang Bang Chicken Bowl
Easy Bang Bang Chicken Bowl recipe with spicy sauce, crispy chicken & fresh veggies!
Ingredients
For the Bang Bang Sauce
- 1 ¼ cups 290 g mayonnaise
- ⅔ cup 177 g Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha or more to taste
For the 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
For the Bowls
- 4 cups 744 g prepared white rice, warmed
- 2 cups 140 g red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 large carrot julienned
- 1 medium cucumber halved and sliced
- 1 large avocado thinly sliced
- Fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Bang Bang Sauce
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, honey, and Sriracha.
- Taste and adjust the heat by adding more Sriracha if desired.
- Set the sauce aside while you prepare the chicken.
Step 2: Prepare the Chicken
- In a large mixing bowl, add the vegetable oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the cubed chicken and toss to coat evenly.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C).
- Place the seasoned chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You may need to work in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Air fry for 11–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
- Transfer cooked chicken to a large bowl and toss with ½ cup of the prepared bang bang sauce.
Step 3: Assemble the Bowls
- Set out 4 medium-sized serving bowls.
In each bowl, add:
- 1 cup of warm white rice
- ½ cup of shredded red cabbage
- ¼ cup of julienned carrots
- ¼ cup of sliced cucumbers
- A few slices of fresh avocado
- Top each bowl with equal portions of the bang bang chicken.
- Drizzle extra bang bang sauce over the top, then garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!