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California Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

This quick and comforting one-pan dish combines ground chicken with a delightful blend of spices and sauces on a fluffy bed of rice, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil For cooking
Toppings
  • to taste sliced green onions
  • to taste sesame seeds
  • to taste shredded carrots

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
  2. Add ground chicken, garlic powder, and ginger powder, and cook until chicken is fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in soy sauce and sriracha, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
  4. Serve the chicken mixture over cooked rice.
  5. Add your choice of toppings like sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and shredded carrots.

Notes

For best flavor, don’t skip toasting the garlic. This dish can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for 3 months. To make ahead, prep the chicken mixture and rice separately.