High Protein Bang Bang Chicken | Healthy & Easy Meal Prep Recipe
This high-protein bang bang chicken is a bold, creamy, slightly spicy dish with tender chicken thighs for extra flavour and juiciness. It’s a healthier twist on the takeout favourite, perfect for meal prep, muscle gain, or staying on track with your fitness goals. Paired with rice, noodles, or a fresh salad, it makes a well-balanced, macro-friendly meal that’s easy to prep and tastes even better the next day. Ideal for anyone looking for a satisfying, high-protein recipe that doesn’t compromise on flavour.
Ingredients
Chicken & Seasoning
- 900g (1.9lb) - Chicken Thigh, Boneless & Skinless, Diced
- 2 tsp (8g) - Onion Powder
- 2 tsp (8g) - Garlic Powder
- 2 tsp (8g) - Smoked Paprika
- ¼ tsp (0.2g) - Chilli Powder
- Salt & Pepper
Bang Bang Sauce
- ⅓ Cup (80g) - Mayonnaise
- 100g (3.5oz) - High Protein Yogurt
- ½ Cup (125ml) - Sweet Chilli Sauce
- ¼ Cup (60g) - Sriracha Mayonnaise
- 1 - Lime, Zest & Juiced
- Salt & Pepper
Fragrant Rice
- 1 Tbsp (14g) - Unsalted Butter
- 2 - Garlic Cloves, Grated
- 300g (10.5oz) - Jasmine Rice, Washed
- 550ml (550g) - Chicken Stock
- 2 - Lime Leaves or Bay Leaves
- 1 - Spring Onion (Scallion)
- Salt
Instructions
- Add all the Bang Bang sauce ingredients to a bowl and combine. Reserve ⅓ of the sauce to use as a garnish.
- In a bowl, add the chicken and seasoning and mix well. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and add the chicken. Spread the chicken well and cover it with 2/3 of the bang bang sauce. Mix well to cover and spray lightly with spray oil. Place into a preheated oven set at 200°c- 400°f and cook for 25 minutes or until golden. Alternatively, air fry at 200°c- 400 °f for 20-22 minutes.
- Add butter and garlic to a saucepan over medium heat and cook for 45 seconds or until sizzling and fragrant. Add rice, stock, lime leaf, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook, covered, for 12 minutes. Turn off the heat, leave the lid on for 4 minutes, and fluff with a fork or spatula. Portion into meal prep containers and garnish with spring onion (scallion).
- Portion into 5x 750ml Luvele meal prep containers. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days and in the freezer for up to 4 months. Allow to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. The easiest method to reheat is in a microwave, which is done in 1-minute bursts until hot in the centre. Dig in.
Nutrition Guide
The above nutrition guide is based on daily averages and is calculated for a single portion.
Recipe Notes
Bang Bang Chicken Rice Storage Instructions
Store the bang bang chicken in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days. For best results, keep the leftover bang bang sauce separate until ready to eat, and drizzle it over after reheating.
Bang Bang Chicken Rice Reheating Instructions
To reheat, microwave for 2-3 minutes until hot, stirring halfway through. You can also reheat it in a pan over medium heat for a few minutes. If the sauce thickens too much in the fridge, add a splash of water or some yogurt/mayo to bring it back to life.
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