Description
Delicious Bang Bang Chicken Bowls topped with fresh vegetables and a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups mayonnaise
- ⅔ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha, or more to taste
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups prepared white rice, warmed, divided
- 2 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced, divided
- 1 large carrot, julienned, divided
- 1 medium cucumber, halved and sliced, divided
- 1 large avocado, thinly sliced, divided
- Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, honey, and Sriracha. Stir thoroughly until smooth and set aside for later use.
- In a large bowl, mix vegetable oil with paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Add the cubed chicken breasts and gently toss until all pieces are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Place the seasoned chicken cubes in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Depending on your air fryer size, you may need to cook in batches. Air fry at 400°F (204°C) for 11-12 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through cooking, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is cooked through.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a large bowl and add ½ cup of the prepared Bang Bang sauce. Toss gently to coat the chicken evenly with the sauce.
- Arrange 4 medium-sized bowls. To each bowl, add 1 cup of warm white rice, ½ cup of thinly sliced red cabbage, ¼ cup of julienned carrots, and ¼ cup of sliced cucumber. Top these with equal portions of sliced avocado and the sauced Bang Bang chicken.
- Drizzle each bowl with the remaining Bang Bang sauce, then garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- This dish is best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 1-2 days.
- For a spicier version, add more Sriracha to the sauce or to the garnishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg