Bang Bang Chicken Bowl Recipe – The Best Flavor-Packed Meal

Craving a meal that’s creamy, spicy, and bursting with flavor? The Bang Bang Chicken Bowl Recipe is the answer. With tender chicken, fresh veggies, fluffy rice, and that irresistible sweet-and-spicy bang bang sauce, it’s a dish that balances comfort with bold taste. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep, this bowl packs everything you need into one satisfying bite.

For another bold and saucy dinner, try our Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps.

Health Benefits of Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

Balanced Nutrition with Protein, Veggies, and Grains

Each bowl offers lean protein from chicken, fiber from vegetables, and healthy carbs from rice or quinoa. It’s filling without being heavy.

Why Homemade Is Healthier than Takeout

Restaurant bowls often rely on heavy oils and sugar-packed sauces. Making your own at home means you can adjust the spice, swap in Greek yogurt for mayonnaise, and control portion sizes for a cleaner, healthier version.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Core Ingredients for the Chicken and Sauce

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  
• 2 tbsp olive oil
  
• 1 cup jasmine rice or quinoa (cooked)
  
• 2 cups fresh vegetables (such as broccoli, carrots, or cabbage)
  
• 1 tbsp cornstarch (for crispier chicken, optional)
  

Bang Bang Sauce:

• ½ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for lighter version)
  
• 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  
• 1 tbsp Sriracha (adjust to spice level)
  
• 1 tbsp honey
  

Optional Add-Ins for Customization

• Pickled cucumbers for tang
  
• Avocado slices for creaminess
  
• Sesame seeds for garnish
  

Don’t miss our Loaded Chicken and Broccoli Salad, if you love protein-packed chicken meals with fresh vegetables.

Step-by-Step Guide to Making Bang Bang Chicken Bowl Recipe

Cooking the Chicken to Juicy Perfection

1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
   
2. Season chicken with salt and pepper (and toss in cornstarch if you want crispy bites).
   
3. Cook 6–7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
   

Making Creamy, Spicy Bang Bang Sauce

4. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey until smooth.
   
5. Adjust spice level by adding more or less Sriracha.
   

Assembling the Bowl with Fresh Toppings

6. Spoon rice or quinoa into bowls to form the base.
   
7. Top with cooked chicken, steamed or roasted vegetables, and drizzle generously with bang bang sauce.
   
8. Finish with avocado slices, sesame seeds, or green onions.
   

Looking for inspiration? Try our Vegetable Tortilla Roll Ups as a light and fresh side.

Variations of Bang Bang Chicken Bowls

Bang Bang Shrimp Bowl

For a seafood variation, replace chicken with shrimp. It goes beautifully with bang bang sauce.

Low-Carb or Keto Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

Serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles instead of regular rice.

Check out our Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rotini, for another creamy comfort food with chicken.

Best Sides and Pairings for Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

Fresh Salads and Roasted Vegetables

Pair your bowl with a simple side salad or roasted asparagus for a balanced plate.

Pairing with Noodles, Rice, or Cauliflower Rice

Bang bang chicken goes well with noodles for extra comfort, but cauliflower rice is perfect if you’re cutting carbs.

Discover more comfort food like our Lasagna Soup, to round out your meal plan.

Conclusion

This recipe strikes the perfect balance: crispy chicken, a creamy sauce, and refreshing vegetables combined in a single bowl. It’s easy to customize, great for meal prep, and healthier than takeout. Whether you make it spicy, mild, or swap in shrimp, this recipe is sure to become a weeknight favorite.

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Bang Bang Chicken Bowl Recipe

A quick and flavorful bowl with juicy chicken, rice, vegetables, and creamy bang bang sauce.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: bowl, Main Course

Cuisine: Asian-American Fusion

Calories: 532

Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

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For the Chicken:

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch optional, for crispier chicken
• Salt and black pepper to taste

For Bang Bang Sauce:

• ½ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for lighter version
• 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
• 1 tbsp Sriracha adjust for spice preference
• 1 tbsp honey

For the Bowls:

• 2 cups cooked jasmine rice or quinoa
• 2 cups fresh vegetables broccoli, shredded carrots, cabbage, or peppers
• 1 avocado sliced (optional)
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds optional garnish
• 2 green onions chopped

Method

 

Cook the Chicken

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and cornstarch (if using). Cook 6–7 minutes until golden and fully cooked.

Make the Bang Bang Sauce

1. In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey until creamy and smooth.

Assemble the Bowl

1. Place cooked rice or quinoa in serving bowls. Add chicken, fresh vegetables, and avocado slices.

Top and Serve

1. Drizzle bang bang sauce generously over the bowls. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 532kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 27gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 415mgPotassium: 711mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 157IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 2mg

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