Bang Bang Chicken Bowl (Printable Version)

Sweet and spicy sauce wraps around soft chicken and crunchy veggies on quick, fluffy rice. So easy and yum.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bang Bang Sauce

01 - 1/2 cup mayo
02 - 2 tablespoons sriracha
03 - 1 tablespoon honey
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon lime juice

→ Vegetables

06 - 1 cup mixed veggies like carrots, broccoli, and bell peppers

→ Chicken and Rice

07 - 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
08 - 1 cup cooked rice (choose brown, white, or use cauliflower if you want)
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - Black pepper, add as much as you like
11 - Salt, add as much as you want

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Scoop up your warm rice and lay it out. Spread that saucy chicken and veggies over the top. If you want, slap on more sriracha or throw on green onions for a kick and color. Now dig in!
02 - In a bowl, add mayo, sriracha, honey, garlic powder, and lime juice. Stir till it looks creamy and smooth. Taste it. Like things hotter or sweeter? Pour in more sriracha or honey till it feels right.
03 - Warm some olive oil in a big pan over medium-high. Drop in the chicken pieces and fry them, stirring here and there, about six to eight minutes. They’ll brown up and should be fully cooked—hot all the way through (aim for 165°F inside).
04 - Toss the veggies in with your chicken. Cook them for another two to three minutes. You want them slightly tender, but still with some crunch left.
05 - Dice up that chicken into small cubes. Make sure each piece gets a good coating of salt and black pepper.
06 - Cook up your favorite kind of rice, using your rice cooker or a pot on the stove. Check the bag if you’re unsure. When it’s fluffy and done, set it aside somewhere it’ll stay warm.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Chicken’s safe to eat when a thermometer shows at least 165°F inside.
02 - Don’t overcook the veggies. Leaving them kind of crunchy keeps their nutrients and makes for better texture.
03 - Spice level’s all yours—use as little or much sriracha as you want.
04 - Cauliflower rice is a good swap if you’re cutting down on carbs.
05 - Sprinkle on some sesame seeds or sliced green onions if you want more flavor and some color.

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