Description
This Bang Bang Chicken Bowl features tender, bite-sized chicken pieces cooked to golden perfection and tossed in a creamy, spicy Sriracha-lime sauce. Paired with sautéed colorful bell peppers, crisp cucumber slices, and fluffy rice, it’s a quick and flavorful meal perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup assorted bell peppers, sliced (red, yellow, green)
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Rice
- 1 cup white or brown rice
Sauce
- 3 tbsp Sriracha sauce (adjust for spice level)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- Juice of 1 lime
Seasoning & Cooking
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp cooking oil (vegetable or olive oil)
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season them with salt and pepper evenly to add basic seasoning and enhance flavor during cooking.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown and the juices run clear, ensuring the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Make the Sauce: While the chicken cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, and lime juice in a bowl until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning or spice level as desired.
- Sauté the Bell Peppers: In the same skillet used for chicken, add sliced bell peppers and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they are just tender but still vibrant.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return cooked chicken to the skillet with the bell peppers, pour the prepared sauce over, and mix well. Heat through for another 2 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve: Spoon the chicken and bell pepper mixture over cooked rice, garnish with chopped green onions and thinly sliced cucumber for freshness and crunch.
Notes
- Use brown rice for a whole grain option and added fiber.
- Adjust Sriracha quantity to control heat level according to preference.
- For a lighter sauce, substitute half the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Chicken can be substituted with tofu or shrimp for variation.
- To save time, prepare rice in advance or use a rice cooker.
- Adding a squeeze of fresh lime at serving enhances brightness.
