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Bang Bang Chicken Bowl: A Flavor Explosion for Beginner Cooks

Bang Bang Chicken Bowl: A Flavor Explosion for Beginner Cooks
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This Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is a quick, flavorful, and colorful dinner that’s perfect for beginner cooks! Tender chicken, crisp veggies, and a creamy, spicy-sweet sauce come together over a bed of rice for a dish that’s both satisfying and easy to make. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a weeknight winner!

Ingredients

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For the Chicken Bowl:

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces

  • 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)

  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots)

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Sauce:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise

  • 2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to taste)

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon lime juice

Instructions

  • Cook the rice: Follow package instructions to cook your rice. Set aside once done. Using a rice cooker makes it easier to get perfect, fluffy rice.

  • Prepare the chicken: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season generously with salt and pepper to enhance the natural flavors.

  • Sauté the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook 6–8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C). Ensure the skillet is hot before adding the chicken to prevent sticking.

  • Mix the sauce: While chicken cooks, combine mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, garlic powder, and lime juice in a small bowl. Adjust the sauce to your taste—more sriracha for heat or honey for sweetness.

  • Add the vegetables: Once the chicken is cooked, toss in mixed vegetables and cook 2–3 minutes until just tender but still slightly crisp.

  • Combine and serve: Remove skillet from heat. Pour sauce over chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat everything evenly. Serve over cooked rice and garnish with extra sriracha, chopped green onions, or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • Cut chicken into uniform bite-sized pieces for even cooking.

  • Don’t overcook vegetables—they should remain slightly crisp to retain flavor and nutrients.

  • Taste and adjust the sauce as you go for a perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and creamy.

  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F for safe consumption.

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