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Bang Bang Chicken Bowl For Easy Dinners With Chicken Meatballs, Couscous, Cabbage,

Bang Bang Chicken Bowl for Easy Dinners

Bang Bang Chicken Bowl for Easy Dinners pairs browned ground chicken meatballs with pearl couscous, crisp vegetables, and creamy sweet-spicy sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

Chicken Meatballs
  • 1 1/4 pounds ground chicken 98% lean, formed into 1 1/2-inch meatballs
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs plain
  • 1 large egg white lightly beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 scallions thinly sliced, divided
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
Couscous and Vegetables
  • 2/3 cup pearl couscous dry
  • 1 cup water for couscous
  • 1 1/2 cups red cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup carrots shredded
  • 1 medium cucumber diced
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped, garnish
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds black and white, garnish
Bang Bang Sauce
  • 2 teaspoons avocado oil for skillet
  • 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • 12-Inch Nonstick Skillet
  • Medium saucepan with lid
  • Instant read thermometer
  • measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Prep
  1. Combine the ground chicken, panko, egg white, garlic, two-thirds of the sliced scallions, soy sauce, ginger, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix just until combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into about 20 meatballs, keeping them evenly sized so they finish cooking together.
  3. Stir the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, lime juice, and rice vinegar in a small bowl. Shred the cabbage and carrots, dice the cucumber, and set the vegetables aside.
Cook
  1. Bring the water and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a covered saucepan. Stir in the pearl couscous, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
  2. Heat the avocado oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Brown half the meatballs for 7 to 8 minutes, turning every 2 minutes, then transfer them to a plate.
  3. Cook the remaining meatballs the same way. Return the first batch to the skillet, cover, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more, until the centers reach 165°F.
Assemble
  1. Fluff the couscous and divide it among four bowls. Add the cabbage, carrots, cucumber, and meatballs, then drizzle with the sauce.
  2. Finish with the reserved scallions, cilantro, and sesame seeds.

Notes

For the best texture, store the couscous, vegetables, meatballs, and sauce separately for up to 3 days. Reheat the meatballs and couscous gently, then add the sauce and fresh vegetables after warming. Cooked meatballs can be frozen for up to 2 months.