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Bang Bang Chicken Bowl with Creamy Sauce and Fresh Vegetables

This Bang Bang Chicken Bowl features tender seared chicken tossed in a sweet and spicy light-orange sauce, served over fluffy rice with a rainbow of crunchy radishes, cabbage, edamame, and cucumber.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Calories: 585
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

The Base
  • 2 cups (400g) White Jasmine Rice Rinsed well
  • 3 cups (710ml) Water For steaming
The Chicken & Sauce
  • 1.5 lbs (680g) Chicken Breast Cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Neutral Oil Like avocado or vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) Mayonnaise Full fat for best texture
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 1-2 tbsp (15-30ml) Sriracha Adjust to heat preference
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) Kosher Salt
The Toppings & Garnish
  • 1 cup (70g) Red Cabbage Finely shredded
  • 4 medium Radishes Thinly sliced into circles
  • 1/2 cup (75g) Shelled Edamame Cooked
  • 1/2 English Cucumber Sliced into rounds
  • 1 tsp (2g) Black Sesame Seeds
  • 2 whole Green Onions Finely chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet Cast iron or stainless steel preferred for searing.
  • 1 Rice Cooker or Saucepan For steaming the white rice.
  • 1 Mandoline slicer For paper-thin radish and cucumber slices.

Method
 

Cook the Rice
  1. Rinse rice under cold water. Combine with 3 cups water and salt in a pot. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing.
Prepare the Chicken
  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Pat chicken dry and season with salt. Sear chicken pieces for 3-4 minutes per side until a deep golden-brown crust forms.
  2. Whisk mayo, chili sauce, and sriracha in a bowl. Reduce skillet heat to low. Pour sauce over chicken and toss for 1 minute until glossy and thick.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. Place rice in bowls. Top with glazed chicken. Arrange cabbage, radishes, edamame, and cucumber in distinct sections. Sprinkle with black sesame seeds and green onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 585kcalProtein: 38gFat: 28gFiber: 5g

Notes

Use an ice bath for the cabbage to make it extra crunchy.
Pat the chicken very dry before searing to ensure a golden crust.
Keyword Bang Bang Chicken Bowl,healthy dinner,meal prep

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