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Bang Bang Chicken Rice Bowls
by Jalalsamfit
recipe easy American

Bang Bang Chicken Rice Bowls

Crispy baked chicken thighs glazed in a creamy sweet-spicy bang bang sauce served over fluffy coconut-infused rice. Only 590 calories per serving and perfect for meal prepping the whole week.

15m Prep
30m Cook
45m Total
2 Servings
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Ingredients

bang bang sauce
  • 3 tbsp light mayo
  • 60 g fat-free yogurt
  • 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
chicken
  • 400 g chicken thighs (cut into cubes)
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp ginger powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
rice
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 0.5 whole onion (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp shredded coconut
  • 300 g cooked rice (cooked and leftover)
  • 1 tsp lemon zest

Steps

  1. 1
    Slice chicken thighs into cubes and season with salt, black pepper, garlic and onion powder, smoked paprika, ginger powder, and olive oil. Mix until the color changes.
    ~5 min
  2. 2
    Make the bang bang sauce by mixing light mayo, fat-free yogurt, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, rice vinegar, and fresh parsley until smooth.
    ~3 min
  3. 3
    Lay chicken on a sheet pan, add a thin layer of bang bang sauce, and oven bake or air fry for 25 minutes until golden and crispy. Add a final coating of sauce.
    ~25 min
  4. 4
    Add butter to a pan with chopped garlic and onion, cook for 5 minutes until soft. Add extra seasoning with shredded coconut and mix until fragrant.
    ~7 min
  5. 5
    Add leftover cooked rice with lemon zest and lemon juice. Give it a final mix until perfectly fluffy.
    ~3 min
  6. 6
    Serve the rice with the bang bang chicken on top.
    ~2 min

Nutrition (per serving)

590
Calories
46g
Protein
60g
Carbs
14g
Fat
3g
Fiber
Cultural Context
Bang bang chicken draws inspiration from American-Asian fusion cuisine, combining a creamy Sriracha-mayo sauce with crispy chicken. The name refers to the bold, explosive flavor of the sweet chili and mayo combination.
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