Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls, a perfect weeknight meal that combines tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and a luscious sticky sauce. This dish is not only quick and easy to prepare—taking just 30 minutes—but also customizable to suit your tastes. Whether you’re craving a hearty dinner or prepping for lunches throughout the week, these bowls are versatile and satisfying. Top them with spicy mayo and sesame seeds for an extra punch of flavor. Enjoy the wholesome goodness of this family-friendly recipe any day of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups uncooked rice
- 3 large chicken breasts
- 2 small heads broccoli, chopped
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons arrowroot powder mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry; can substitute cornstarch)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2–3 tablespoons water
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions; set aside.
- Steam the broccoli until fork-tender; set aside.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss with olive oil and spices.
- Air fry seasoned chicken at 400°F for about 12 minutes until cooked through.
- In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, sriracha, sesame oil, ginger; boil and thicken with arrowroot slurry.
- Mix mayonnaise with sriracha and water for spicy mayo.
- Assemble bowls with rice on the bottom, topped with broccoli and chicken, drizzled with sticky sauce and spicy mayo.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap broccoli for your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas. For added creaminess, slice some avocado on top before serving.