Bang Bang Chicken Bowls
Crispy pan-fried chicken tossed in a sweet and spicy creamy sauce, nestled with rice, crunchy vegetables, and a splash of lime for a flavor-packed bowl you can whip up fast—perfect for meal prep or a weeknight dinner!
Equipment
- 1 Non-Stick Skillet Large
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- ¼ cup tapioca starch or potato starch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed, about 3 cups
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 3 tablespoons avocado mayo divided
- ⅓ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1-2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 ½ cups sliced carrots
- 2 cups sliced red cabbage
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder for veggies
- ¼ teaspoon pepper for veggies
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 medium cucumber sliced
- lime juice freshly squeezed, to taste
- 1 stalk green onion chopped, for garnish
- black sesame seeds optional, for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- In a medium bowl combine starch, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika then coat the cubed chicken.
- Heat avocado oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high and pan fry chicken until golden brown and fully cooked, about 10-16 minutes total depending on pan and batch size.
- In a separate bowl, mix 2 tablespoons avocado mayo, honey, sweet chili sauce, hot sauce, minced garlic, and salt to make the bang bang sauce. Set aside ¼ cup.
- Add cooked chicken to sauce bowl and toss until coated.
- Add avocado oil to pan. Cook carrots about 10 minutes, then add cabbage, garlic powder, pepper, and salt. Stir fry until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Warm cooked rice and divide among bowls with fresh cucumber slices. Drizzle lime juice over top.
- Top each bowl with chicken, veggies, chopped green onion, and black sesame seeds. Whisk reserved sauce with remaining avocado mayo and drizzle to finish.
Notes
For storage, keep chicken, veggies, rice, and sauce in separate containers for best texture. Reheat gently before serving, and enjoy within 3-4 days or freeze portions as needed.