Spicy Chicken Crunch Rice Bowl with Creamy Sriracha Sauce
This Spicy Chicken Crunch Rice Bowl combines crispy golden chicken, fluffy jasmine rice, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy sriracha sauce for the perfect balance of texture and flavor. Fresh cucumbers, shredded carrots, purple cabbage, and green onions add freshness, while the spicy sesame drizzle ties everything together.
Perfect for meal prep, healthy lunches, or quick dinners, this bowl is packed with protein and satisfying crunch.
Recipe Details
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Crispy Chicken
1½ pounds chicken breast, cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Rice Base
2 cups cooked jasmine rice
Fresh Veggies
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
1½ cups shredded carrots
1½ cups shredded purple cabbage
3 green onions, sliced
¼ cup chopped cilantro
Creamy Sriracha Sauce
½ cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sriracha
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon lime juice
Garnishes
Sesame seeds
Extra green onions
Cilantro
Red pepper flakes
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Chicken
Toss chicken with:
Olive oil
Paprika
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Salt
Pepper
Cornstarch
Cook in a skillet or air fryer until crispy and golden, about 10–12 minutes.
Step 2: Make the Sauce
Whisk together:
Greek yogurt
Mayonnaise
Sriracha
Sesame oil
Honey
Lime juice
Adjust spice level as desired.
Step 3: Assemble the Bowls
Divide rice among bowls.
Arrange:
Crispy chicken
Cucumbers
Shredded carrots
Purple cabbage
Top with green onions and cilantro.
Step 4: Finish
Drizzle generously with the creamy sriracha sauce.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Protein Boost Options
To make this bowl even higher in protein:
Add shelled edamame
Mix protein-rich quinoa into the rice
Use extra chicken breast
Replace half the mayo in the sauce with additional Greek yogurt
Nutrition information
Calories: ~560
Protein: 42g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fat: 23g
Fiber: 5g