Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls
Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls are a quick, flavor-packed meal perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This delightful dish features juicy chicken, tender broccoli, and fluffy rice coated in a sweet and savory sticky glaze. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can have a satisfying dinner on the table in under an hour. The customizable nature of this recipe allows you to mix in your favorite vegetables or adjust the spice levels to suit your taste. Whether enjoyed as a comforting weeknight meal or a fun family feast, these bowls are sure to impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups uncooked rice
- 3 large chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha
- 1 teaspoon arrowroot powder mixed with water (for thickening)
- Broccoli florets (to serve)
Instructions
- Prepare the rice according to package directions in a medium saucepan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, Sriracha, and seasonings. Marinate chicken for at least 10 minutes.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Cook marinated chicken for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked.
- In another bowl, mix arrowroot powder with water until smooth. Once chicken is cooked, stir in the slurry to thicken the sauce.
- Serve rice topped with chicken and broccoli. Drizzle with spicy mayo made from mayonnaise and Sriracha.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (450g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg