BBQ Chicken Mango Bowl
A bright and quick bowl featuring sweet mango, smoky BBQ chicken, and a spicy creamy drizzle, ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 pieces boneless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp BBQ sauce Use your favorite brand
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the Mango Salsa
- 1 piece ripe mango, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 pinch salt
For the Base
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
For the Spicy Cream Sauce
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise May substitute with Greek yogurt for lighter sauce.
- 1 tbsp sriracha Adjust to taste.
- 1 tsp lime juice
To Serve
- 1 piece avocado, sliced
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley or cilantro
Instructions
Preparation
- Toss the chicken with seasonings and BBQ sauce in a bowl, ensuring every piece is coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the coated chicken for 6–8 minutes, turning until caramelized and fully cooked.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare the mango salsa by combining diced mango, red onion, red bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth to create the spicy cream sauce.
Assembly
- Add warm jasmine rice to each bowl as the base.
- Top each bowl with BBQ chicken, mango salsa, and sliced avocado.
- Drizzle with the spicy cream sauce and garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro.
Notes
Pat the chicken dry before cooking for better browning. Adjust BBQ sauce and sriracha for desired sweetness and spice level. Serve with lime wedges for extra brightness.