Description
Discover how to make a flavorful Bang Bang Chicken Bowl with this easy recipe. Learn how to create a delicious and satisfying meal at home today!
Ingredients
- – 1 ¼ cups (290 g) mayonnaise
- – â…” cup (177 g) sweet chili sauce
- – 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey
- – 2 teaspoons (10 ml) Sriracha, or more to taste
- – 2 pounds (907 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- – 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil
- – 1 teaspoon (5 ml) paprika
- – 1 teaspoon (5 ml) garlic powder
- – 1 teaspoon (5 ml) kosher salt
- – 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) black pepper
- – 4 cups (744 g) prepared white rice, warmed, divided
- – 2 cups (140 g) red cabbage, thinly sliced, divided
- – 1 large carrot, julienned, divided
- – 1 medium cucumber, halved, sliced, divided
- – 1 large avocado, thinly sliced, divided
- – fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
- – sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, honey, and Sriracha. Mix well and set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, mix together the vegetable oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the chicken cubes to the bowl with the oil and spices. Toss gently to ensure they are evenly coated.
- Arrange the chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Depending on your air fryer’s capacity, you might need to cook in batches.
- Cook the chicken in the air fryer at 400°F for 11-12 minutes, turning halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Place the cooked chicken in a large bowl. Pour ½ cup of the sauce over the chicken and toss until well coated.
- To create the bowls, arrange 1 cup of rice, ½ cup of cabbage, ¼ cup of carrots, and ¼ cup of cucumbers in each of the four bowls. Add equal portions of avocado and the prepared chicken on top.
- Drizzle the remaining sauce over each bowl, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro and sesame seeds. Serve right away.
Notes
- For a spicier flavor, increase Sriracha in the sauce or add some to the chicken marinade before cooking.
- Consider lightly toasting sesame seeds for a crispy texture as a garnish.
- Customize the bowls by adding bell peppers, snap peas, or bean sprouts for extra freshness and color.