Description
A vibrant and easy-to-make dish featuring sautéed chicken, fresh vegetables, and a spicy-sweet bang bang sauce served over rice. Perfect for beginners and meal prepping.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- Cut chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken, and cook until golden and cooked through (6-8 minutes).
- Mix mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, garlic powder, and lime juice in a bowl to make the sauce.
- Add mixed vegetables to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until just tender.
- Remove skillet from heat, pour sauce over the chicken and vegetables, and stir to coat evenly.
- Serve the mixture over rice and garnish with extra sriracha or green onions if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the heat level of the sauce by varying the amount of sriracha.
- Use shrimp or tofu as alternative proteins.
- Frozen vegetables can be used if thawed and drained properly.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat components separately for best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
