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Bang Bang Chicken Bowls Pressure Cooker Recipe

Crispy chicken tossed in a creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce—this Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is packed with protein, fresh veggies, and full-on flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 Bowls
Calories 644 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Non-stick skillet Large

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • ¼ cup tapioca starch or potato starch
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil

Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons avocado mayo divided
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1-2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Veggies

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1.5 cups sliced carrots
  • 2 cups sliced red cabbage
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Bowls

  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • 1 medium cucumber sliced
  • freshly squeezed lime juice to taste
  • 1 medium green onion stalk chopped, for garnish
  • black sesame seeds optional, for garnish

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl combine the tapioca starch, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • Add in the cubed chicken and toss until well coated.
  • In a large non-stick skillet, heat the avocado oil over medium-high heat and add in the chicken.
  • Let pan fry for 5-8 minutes before flipping and cooking for another 5-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  • While the chicken cooks, mix the sauce ingredients in a large bowl and set aside about ¼ cup of the sauce.
  • Transfer the chicken to a paper towel (optional), then toss it in the sauce to coat.
  • Add more avocado oil to the pan, bring to medium-high heat, cook carrots for about 10 minutes.
  • Add cabbage and seasoning, then cook for another 5-7 minutes until softened.
  • Assemble the bowls: divide rice, cucumber, veggies, and chicken, top with extra sauce, green onions, and sesame seeds.

Notes

Store chicken, sauce, rice, and veggies separately if meal prepping. Add sauce fresh for best taste. Reheat in microwave or skillet. Add hot sauce to adjust heat level.