Effortless Bang Bang Chicken Bowl (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken and Rice
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Salt to taste
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Black pepper to taste
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower)
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1 pound chicken breast without bones or skin
→ Vegetables
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1 cup assorted veggies (carrots, bell peppers, broccoli)
→ Bang Bang Sauce
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1 teaspoon lime juice
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 tablespoon honey
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2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
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1/2 cup mayo
# Instructions:
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Pick your cooking method, stovetop or rice cooker, and make the rice by following the directions on the bag. When it's done, set it aside somewhere warm.
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Chop up the chicken into small cubes. Sprinkle on black pepper and salt, making sure it covers every piece evenly.
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Pour olive oil into a big skillet and warm it over medium-high heat. Toss in the chicken and cook for six to eight minutes, stirring now and then, until it's browned and hot in the middle (165°F).
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Grab a small mixing bowl and toss in mayo, sriracha, honey, garlic powder, and lime juice. Whip it up till it’s creamy and smooth. Taste and add more honey or sriracha if you want it milder or spicier.
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Throw your mixed vegetables in with the chicken. Give them two to three minutes, so they soften up just a bit but still have some crunch.
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Take the skillet off the burner. Pour the sauce all over the chicken and veggies, stirring gently to cover everything. Pile it on top of your warm rice. If you love spice or want some color, add a splash more sriracha or a handful of green onions.
# Notes:
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Poke the chicken with a thermometer and make sure it gets to 165°F inside.
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Keep the veggies just barely cooked so they’re still crisp and keep their good stuff.
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Go easy or heavy on sriracha, depending on how spicy you like things.
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Go for cauliflower rice if you’re watching carbs.
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Add sesame seeds or green onions for extra flavor and a pop of color.