# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - ½ teaspoon salt
04 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Bang Bang Sauce
05 - ½ cup mayonnaise
06 - 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
07 - 1 to 2 teaspoons sriracha, adjust to taste
08 - 1 teaspoon honey, optional
09 - 1 clove garlic, minced
→ Bowl and Toppings
10 - 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
11 - 1 cup shredded carrots
12 - 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
13 - 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
14 - 2 green onions, sliced
15 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, optional garnish
16 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, optional garnish
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
02 - Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through, approximately 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat.
03 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey if using, and minced garlic until smooth and well combined.
04 - Drizzle half of the Bang Bang sauce over the cooked chicken and toss to coat evenly.
05 - Divide cooked rice among four serving bowls. Arrange sauced chicken, shredded carrots, cucumber slices, red cabbage, and green onions on top of rice.
06 - Drizzle remaining Bang Bang sauce over the assembled bowls.
07 - Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.
