Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls

Name: Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked white rice; 2 small broccoli heads, chopped; 3 large boneless chicken breasts, cubed; 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; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup honey; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp sriracha; 2 tsp sesame oil; 1 tsp ground ginger; 2 tsp arrowroot powder; 2 tbsp water for slurry; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 tbsp sriracha for drizzle; 2 tbsp water for drizzle; 2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted

Bold and saucy chicken bites coated in a sweet heat glaze, served over fluffy rice with tender broccoli and a creamy spicy drizzle.

40 minEasyServes 5559 cal/serving

FusionDinnerStovetopHigh ProteinDairy-FreeNut-Free

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Ingredients

2 cups uncooked white rice
2 small broccoli heads, chopped
3 large boneless chicken breasts, cubed
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
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup rice vinegar
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp sriracha
2 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp ground ginger
2 tsp arrowroot powder
2 tbsp water for slurry
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp sriracha for drizzle
2 tbsp water for drizzle
2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted

Instructions

1

Cook 2 cups uncooked white rice according to package instructions and set aside.
2

Season 3 large cubed boneless chicken breasts with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp onion powder, and 1 tsp dried oregano.
3

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned boneless chicken breasts and cook until golden and an internal temperature of 165 F is reached.
4

In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup honey, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp sriracha, 2 tsp sesame oil, and 1 tsp ground ginger.
5

In a separate small dish, stir 2 tsp arrowroot powder into 2 tbsp water for slurry to create a slurry.
6

Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked boneless chicken breasts and bring to a simmer. Stir in the slurry and cook until thickened and glossy.
7

Steam 2 small chopped broccoli heads in a covered pot with a splash of water until tender-crisp.
8

In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp sriracha for drizzle, and 2 tbsp water for drizzle until smooth.
9

Assemble bowls by dividing uncooked white rice among serving dishes, topping with sticky boneless chicken breasts and steamed broccoli heads, drizzling with spicy mayo, and finishing with 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls reach?

For Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Why mix the cornstarch with water first in Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls?

Step 5 reads: "In a separate small dish, stir 2 tsp arrowroot powder into 2 tbsp water for slurry to create a slurry." Dry starch clumps the moment it meets hot liquid. The slurry in step 5 disperses it first, and it only thickens once the sauce comes back to a simmer.

Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts in Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls?

Yes. Boneless thighs at the same weight are more forgiving and stay juicier. Give them two to four minutes longer; they are at their best around 175 F rather than 165 F. As written, the entry for Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls uses 3 large boneless chicken breasts, cubed.

How hot is Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls?

Yes, it is properly hot. The heat in Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls comes from 1 tsp chili powder, 2 tbsp sriracha and 1 tbsp sriracha for drizzle. For a milder plate, start with half the sriracha and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Does Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls contain sesame?

Yes: 2 tsp sesame oil and 2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, eggs, soy and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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