Description
A vibrant and flavorful bowl combining savory chicken, perfectly cooked rice, and fresh veggies with a homemade bang bang sauce, perfect for quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower)
- 1 cup mixed veggies (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust based on your spice preference)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: Cook your rice according to the package instructions and set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté the Chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and sauté for about 6-8 minutes until cooked through.
- Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, garlic powder, and lime juice. Adjust for taste.
- Add Veggies: Toss mixed vegetables into the skillet with the chicken and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Combine Everything: Remove from heat and pour sauce over chicken and veggies, stirring to coat.
- Serve: Serve the bang bang chicken over rice and garnish as desired.
Notes
For added crunch, consider tossing in some cashews or peanuts. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken, quick dinner, easy recipe, weeknight meal, chicken bowl