Description
This Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is a fresh and bold twist on a takeout favorite. Featuring juicy chicken coated in a crispy tapioca starch crust, sautéed veggies, and a sweet-spicy honey chili sauce, all served over jasmine rice and topped with refreshing cucumber, lime, and sesame seeds. It’s naturally gluten-free, made with wholesome avocado oil and mayo, and perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Chicken:
¼ cup tapioca starch (or potato starch)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cubed, about 3 cups)
2 tablespoons avocado oil
Sauce:
3 tablespoons avocado mayo (divided)
⅓ cup honey
3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
1–2 tablespoons hot sauce (to taste)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
½ teaspoon salt
Veggies:
1 tablespoon avocado oil
1½ cups sliced carrots
2 cups sliced red cabbage
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
Bowls:
2 cups cooked jasmine rice
1 medium cucumber (sliced)
Freshly squeezed lime juice (to taste)
1 medium green onion stalk (chopped, for garnish)
Black sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Prep the Chicken
In a bowl, combine tapioca starch, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika. Toss in the cubed chicken until evenly coated.
Cook the Chicken
Heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken pieces and cook for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
Make the Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons avocado mayo, honey, sweet chili sauce, hot sauce, garlic, and salt until smooth. Stir in the remaining tablespoon of mayo for extra creaminess. Let the sauce rest for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Sauté the Veggies
In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil. Add sliced carrots and red cabbage. Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 4–6 minutes, until vegetables are slightly tender but still crisp.
Assemble the Bowls
Divide jasmine rice between bowls. Top with sautéed veggies, crispy chicken, cucumber slices, and a drizzle of bang bang sauce. Garnish with lime juice, chopped green onion, and black sesame seeds if using.
Notes
Gluten-Free Tip: Tapioca starch is a gluten-free alternative that helps achieve crispier chicken without traditional flour.
Sauce Resting Time: Letting the sauce sit before serving makes a noticeable difference in flavor depth.
Veggie Swaps: Try adding snap peas, edamame, or bell peppers for even more variety and crunch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 615
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 1020mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken, Chicken Bowl, Gluten-Free Chicken, Spicy Chicken, Asian Meal Prep