Bang Bang Chicken Bowl: A Beginner-Friendly Flavor Bomb

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
• 1–2 tsp sriracha adjust to taste
• 1 tsp honey optional
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup cucumber thinly sliced
• 1 cup red cabbage shredded
• 2 green onions sliced
• sesame seeds optional, for garnish
• fresh cilantro optional, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. 1 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. 2 Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes.
3. 3 In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and garlic to make the Bang Bang sauce.
4. 4 Drizzle half of the sauce over the cooked chicken and toss to coat.
5. 5 Assemble bowls with rice as the base. Top with chicken, carrots, cucumber, red cabbage, and green onions.
6. 6 Drizzle remaining Bang Bang sauce over the top.
7. 7 Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately.