Description

This Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is the ultimate easy meal prep recipe featuring tender cooked chicken, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful creamy, spicy Bang Bang sauce. Perfect for quick lunches or dinners, it layers cooked rice, shredded cabbage, carrots, cucumber, and chicken, all drizzled with a tangy, sweet, and spicy sauce made from mayonnaise, sriracha, sweet chili sauce, honey, lime juice, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Garnished with green onions, sesame seeds, and cilantro, this dish is customizable, healthy, and ready to eat immediately or stored for up to 4 days.

Ingredients

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Protein and Grains

2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
1 cup cooked white or brown rice

Vegetables

1 cup shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
1 cup shredded carrots
½ cup cucumber slices or matchsticks
¼ cup chopped green onions

Bang Bang Sauce

½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon honey or sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Garnishes (Optional)

Sesame seeds
Fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, lime juice, soy sauce, and sesame oil until smooth and well combined. Taste the sauce and adjust the heat or sweetness according to your preference.
Assemble the Bowls: In individual meal prep containers or serving bowls, start by layering the cooked rice as the base. Then add shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, cucumber slices, and the shredded or chopped cooked chicken evenly on top.
Drizzle the Sauce: Generously pour the Bang Bang sauce over the layered ingredients in each bowl to ensure every bite has plenty of the flavorful sauce.
Add Garnishes: Sprinkle chopped green onions over each bowl. Optionally, add sesame seeds and fresh cilantro for extra aroma and texture.
Serve or Store: Serve immediately for fresh texture, or refrigerate the bowls for up to 4 days if preparing for meal prep. For best texture, keep the sauce separate until ready to eat if storing refrigerated.

Notes

For a lower-carb alternative, substitute cooked rice with cauliflower rice.
Swap chicken with cooked shrimp or tofu for different protein options.
Keep the Bang Bang sauce separate and add just before serving to maintain the crisp texture of the vegetables.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired