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.
Bang Bang Chicken Rice
Ingredients
Chicken & Seasoning
- 900 g Chicken Thigh, Boneless & Skinless Diced
- 8 g Onion Powder
- 8 g Garlic Powder
- 8 g Smoked Paprika
- 0.2 g Chilli Powder
- Salt & Pepper
Bang Bang Sauce
- 80 g Mayonnaise
- 100 g High Protein Yogurt
- 125 ml Sweet Chilli Sauce
- 60 g Sriracha Mayonnaise
- 1 Lime Zest & Juice
- Salt & Pepper
Fragrant Rice
- 14 g Unsalted Butter
- 2 Garlic Cloves Grated
- 300 g Jasmine Rice Washed
- 550 ml Chicken Stock
- 2 Lime Leaves or Bay Leaves
- 1 Spring Onion (Scallion)
- Salt
Method
- Add all the Bang Bang sauce ingredients to a bowl and combine. Reserve ⅓ of the sauce in the fridge to use as a fresh garnish later.
- In a separate bowl, add the chicken and seasoning and mix well. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the chicken out in a single layer. Cover with the remaining ⅔ of the bang bang sauce, mix well to coat, and spray lightly with spray oil. Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 25 minutes, or until golden. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C (400°F) for 20–22 minutes.
- Add the butter and garlic to a saucepan over medium heat and cook for 45 seconds, or until sizzling and fragrant — don't let the garlic brown. Add the rice, stock, lime leaf, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and cook, covered, for 12 minutes. Turn off the heat, leave the lid on for 4 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Divide the rice evenly between 5 x 750ml meal prep containers. Top with the baked chicken, then drizzle over the reserved bang bang sauce and garnish with sliced spring onion.
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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