Description
This Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken thighs coated in a creamy, spicy plant-based sauce (natural). Paired with fluffy jasmine rice and fresh crunchy vegetables, this quick and easy recipe delivers a perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and tanginess. Ideal for meal prep and customizable to suit your taste and dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 pound tender chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup plant-based mayonnaise (natural)
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce (natural)
- 1 tablespoon honey (natural)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (natural)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Base and Vegetables
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken. Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Season with garlic powder (natural), salt, and pepper. Heat a skillet with a little oil over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until golden brown and fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce. In a bowl, combine plant-based mayonnaise (natural), sriracha sauce (natural), honey (natural), and apple cider vinegar (natural). Stir well until smooth and creamy with a balanced sweet and spicy flavor.
- Cook the Rice. Prepare jasmine rice according to package directions. Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and keep warm.
- Assemble the Bowl. Place a generous scoop of jasmine rice at the bottom of each bowl. Top with cooked chicken pieces, drizzle the bang bang sauce evenly over the chicken, and add fresh vegetables such as shredded carrots, sliced cucumbers, and chopped scallions.
- Garnish and Serve. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top for added texture and a subtle nutty flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Chicken thighs absorb sauce better and stay juicier than other cuts.
- Tweak the bang bang sauce thickness by adding a little water or more plant-based mayonnaise (natural) as needed.
- Add fresh vegetables just before serving to maintain their crunch and vibrant color.
- Use day-old or well-fluffed rice to prevent clumping and improve texture.
- Taste and adjust the amount of sriracha sauce (natural) to control the heat level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken Bowl, spicy chicken bowl, plant-based sauce, gluten free, quick and easy dinner, meal prep bowl, creamy spicy sauce
