Description

This Bang Bang Chicken Bowl is a flavorful, easy-to-make dish featuring tender shredded chicken cooked slowly in a creamy, spicy, and tangy bang bang sauce. Served over fragrant jasmine rice and topped with fresh shredded carrots, scallions, and sesame seeds, it’s a perfect weeknight dinner that combines sweet, spicy, and savory elements for a crave-worthy meal.

Ingredients

Chicken and Seasoning

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt

Bang Bang Sauce

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
2 tbsp sriracha
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp rice vinegar

For Serving

4 cups cooked jasmine rice
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped scallions
1 tbsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

Season the Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the slow cooker. Sprinkle evenly with salt and garlic powder to season the chicken before cooking.
Prepare the Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar until fully combined to create the creamy, spicy bang bang sauce.
Cook the Chicken: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Cover with the lid and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, allowing the chicken to become tender and infused with the sauce flavors.
Shred the Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir well to coat every piece with the sauce.
Serve the Bowl: Spoon cooked jasmine rice into serving bowls. Top with the saucy shredded chicken, then add shredded carrots and chopped scallions for freshness and crunch.
Add Final Toppings: Sprinkle sesame seeds over each bowl and drizzle with any extra sauce if desired to enhance flavor and presentation before serving.

Notes

For extra spiciness, increase the amount of sriracha according to your taste preference.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Use rotisserie chicken instead of cooking chicken from scratch for a quicker version, mixing it with the bang bang sauce after warming.
Jasmine rice can be substituted with brown rice or cauliflower rice for a healthier option.
To make it gluten-free, ensure the sweet chili sauce does not contain gluten ingredients or use a gluten-free brand.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Asian Fusion