Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

Ingredients (Serves 2)

For the Chicken:

• 1 lb chicken tenders

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon salt

  
  

For the Bowl:

• 1½ cups cooked Basmati rice

• 3 mini cucumbers, thinly sliced

• 3 carrots, peeled into ribbons using a vegetable peeler

• ½ cup finely diced red cabbage

  
  

For the Sauce:

• ¼ cup light mayonnaise

• ¼ cup sweet chili sauce

• ½ tablespoon honey

• 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)

• Water, as needed, to thin the sauce

Instructions

1. Cook the Chicken:

   • Preheat your air fryer to 395°F.

   • In a bowl, toss chicken tenders with olive oil, paprika, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and salt until evenly coated.

   • Place the chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

   • Cook at 395°F for 18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and fully cooked.

   • Let rest for a few minutes, then slice into bite-sized pieces.

     
     

2. Prepare the Sauce:

   • In a small bowl, whisk together the light mayo, sweet chili sauce, honey, and sriracha.

   • Add a splash of water to thin the sauce to your desired consistency.

     
     

3. Assemble the Bowls:

   • Start with a base of warm Basmati rice.

   • Arrange sliced cucumbers, carrot ribbons, and red cabbage on top.

   • Add the sliced chicken.

   • Drizzle with the Bang Bang sauce.

     
     

4. Serve and Enjoy!

   • Optional: Garnish with sesame seeds, chopped green onion, or a squeeze of lime for extra flavor.