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The BEST Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

The BEST Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

Discover the BEST Bang Bang Chicken Bowl recipe featuring crispy chicken, vibrant veggies, and a creamy sauce that will have you coming back for more.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 1276
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sauce
  • 1 ¼ cups mayonnaise
  • ⅔ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha
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
Bowl Ingredients
  • 4 cups prepared white rice, warmed
  • 2 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 large carrot, julienned
  • 1 medium cucumber, halved and sliced
  • 1 large avocado, thinly sliced
  • to taste fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
  • to taste sesame seeds, for garnish

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Medium bowl
  • Large bowl

Method
 

Make the Sauce
  1. To a medium bowl, add mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, honey, and Sriracha. Stir to combine. Set aside.
Prepare the Chicken
  1. In a large bowl, combine vegetable oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Add cubed chicken to the bowl and gently toss to coat.
  3. Place the chicken in a single layer into the basket of the air fryer and air fry at 400°F for 11-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. In a large bowl, add the cooked chicken and ½ cup of bang bang sauce, tossing to coat.
  2. 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 chicken.
  3. Garnish each bowl with the remaining bang bang sauce, cilantro, and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 1276kcalCarbohydrates: 162gProtein: 76gFat: 49gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 163mgSodium: 1201mgPotassium: 1046mgFiber: 4gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, marinate the chicken longer if time permits. Always preheat the air fryer for even cooking and don't skimp on garnishes for enhanced taste.

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