Description
Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that combines tender, spiced chicken with a savory-sweet glaze, served over fluffy rice with steamed broccoli and a drizzle of spicy mayo. Perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner or a satisfying lunch!
Ingredients
For the Bowls:
- 2 cups uncooked rice
- 2 small heads broccoli, chopped
- 3 large chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Sticky Sauce:
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp sriracha
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp arrowroot powder (or cornstarch), mixed with 2 tbsp water to make a slurry
Spicy Mayo:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 2–3 tbsp water (to thin)
Toppings:
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
Cook Rice: Prepare the rice according to the package instructions. Set aside.
Steam Broccoli: Steam broccoli in the microwave or on the stovetop until fork-tender. Set aside.
Prepare Chicken: In a large bowl, toss bite-sized chicken pieces with olive oil, salt, pepper, chili powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, and oregano.
Air Fry Chicken: Place chicken in a preheated air fryer at 400°F (200°C) and cook for 12 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
Make Sticky Sauce: While the chicken is cooking, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, sriracha, sesame oil, and ground ginger in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then add the arrowroot slurry. Boil for 4–5 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens.
Mix Spicy Mayo: In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sriracha, and water until smooth and drizzle-able.
Assemble Bowls: In each bowl, layer rice, steamed broccoli, and cooked chicken. Pour sticky sauce generously over the top. Drizzle with spicy mayo and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Notes
Protein Option: Substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for variety.
Make-Ahead: Chicken and sauce can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg