High-Protein Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

Ingredients

Chicken

• 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 1 scoop unflavored protein powder
• 2 tbsp cornstarch or rice flour
• 1 egg, beaten

Bang Bang Sauce

• 3 tbsp mayonnaise (or Greek-style lactose-free yogurt alternative)
• 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
• 1 tsp sriracha (adjust for spice)
• ½ scoop unflavored protein powder
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp lime juice

Bowl Base

• 1 cup cooked jasmine rice or brown rice
• ½ cup shredded carrots
• ½ cup sliced cucumber
• ¼ cup shredded red cabbage
• 1 tbsp chopped green onions
• 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)

Preparation

1. Prepare the chicken coating

In a bowl, mix protein powder and cornstarch.
Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

Dip the chicken pieces into the beaten egg, then coat them in the protein powder mixture until evenly covered.

2. Cook the chicken

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Cook the coated chicken pieces for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally until golden and fully cooked.

The coating should become slightly crispy while keeping the chicken tender inside.

3. Make the Bang Bang sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice.

Add ½ scoop of protein powder and whisk thoroughly until smooth and creamy.

4. Assemble the bowl

Start with a base of warm rice in a bowl.

Add shredded carrots, cucumber slices, and red cabbage around the rice.

Place the cooked chicken on top.

Drizzle generously with the Bang Bang sauce.

Finish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

This high-protein Bang Bang chicken bowl combines bold flavors with balanced nutrition. The crispy chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy spicy sauce create a satisfying meal that feels indulgent yet nutrient-dense. By incorporating unflavored protein powder into both the coating and sauce, the bowl delivers an extra protein boost while maintaining the classic sweet-spicy Bang Bang flavor.