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Bang Bang Ground Chicken Bowls

If you are looking for a fast dinner packed with flavor, these Bang Bang Ground Chicken Bowls are about to become one of your favorite easy weeknight meals.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, chicken, healthy
Servings: 4
Calories: 383kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Bang Bang Sauce

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar

For the Chicken Bowls

  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha
  • 2 tablespoons chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 cups Cooked rice for serving

Optional Bowl Toppings

  • Shredded carrots
  • Black sesame seeds
  • Sliced green onions
  • Shelled edamame
  • Sliced cucumbers

Instructions

For the Bang Bang Sauce

  • Add mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and rice vinegar to a medium mixing bowl. Whisk until combined and chill in the fridge until ready to serve.
    ingredients for bang bang sauce in a bowl

For the Chicken Bowls

  • Heat sesame oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the chicken and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess liquid.
    ground chicken cooking in a pan
  • Add garlic, ginger, paprika, onion powder, soy sauce, Sriracha, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and simmer for 3-5 minutes. Turn off heat and let cool for 1-2 minutes.
    garlic, ginger, paprika, onion powder, soy sauce, Sriracha, chicken broth, salt, and pepper added to pan
  • Stir in 3 tablespoons of bang bang sauce into the chicken mixture and reserve the rest of the sauce for serving.
    3 tablespoons of bang bang sauce added to pan
  • Add cooked rice to a serving bowl and spoon ground chicken mixture on top. Garnish with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
    bang bang ground chicken bowl on a table

Nutrition

Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 1367mg | Potassium: 660mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 151IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg