Bang Bang Chicken Bowl
This Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is cubes of chicken tossed in a creamy, spicy Bang Bang sauce served over rice with crispy vegetables. Then, each bowl is topped with avocado, cilantro, and sesame seeds for a burst of freshness and texture.
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Keyword: Bang Bang Chicken Bowl
Servings: 4 bowls
Calories: 1276kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iamhomesteader.com
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 (744 g) prepared white rice, warmed, divided
- 2 cups (140 g) red cabbage, thinly sliced, divided
- 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
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.
*Skillet Instructions:
- Season chicken pieces evenly with, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- To a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, add oil. Once hot and shimmering, add the chicken. Cook 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Turn off the heat. Add ½ cup of the bang bang sauce to the pan. Toss to coat the chicken evenly.
Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 1276kcal