Bang Bang Chicken Bowls
These flavor-packed Bang Bang Chicken Bowls drench crispy chicken bites, fresh veggies, and rice in a homemade bang bang sauce. They’re gluten-free and easy to customize for Paleo or Whole30!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the base:
- 2 cups white rice cooked (or use all cauliflower rice for paleo/whole30)
- 2 cups cauliflower rice cooked
- Green onion for garnish
For the chicken:
- ⅔ cup avocado oil for frying
- 1 ½ lb. chicken breast cut into 1” pieces
- 1 egg whisked
- ⅔ cup tapioca flour
- ½ tsp salt
For the veggies:
- 2 cups Red cabbage thinly sliced
- 1 cup Shredded carrots
- 1 cup Cucumber
For the sauce:
- ⅓ cup Mayo
- 2 tbsp Ketchup
- 1 tbsp Sriracha
- 1 tsp Coconut aminos
- ⅛ tsp Garlic powder
- ⅛ tsp Salt
Instructions
- Start by cooking the rice.
- While the rice cooks, prep the veggies: slice the cabbage and cucumber, shred the carrots, and set them aside.
- Make the sauce: whisk all of the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl and place it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use.
- Cook the chicken. Whisk the egg together in a shallow bowl. In a separate shallow bowl, add the tapioca flour and salt.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add HALF of the chicken to the egg, then transfer to the flour mixture. Shake off any excess, then place into the skillet. Pan fry the chicken for 8-10 minutes, flipping frequently, until all sides get browned and the chicken is cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, then repeat this same process for the remaining chicken.
- Assemble the bowls: divide the rice into 4 bowls, then top with the chicken and veggies. Drizzle sauce over top, along with the green onions and enjoy!
Notes
Optional add-ins: avocado, cilantro, edamame (if not paleo/whole30), sweet chili sauce (if not paleo/whole30)
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation
Nutrition
Calories: 1038kcal | Carbohydrates: 106g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 28g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 979mg | Potassium: 1256mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 5101IU | Vitamin C: 71mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 3mg
