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

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.

Questions

Can I make Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/2 cup soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls?

Yes. As written it serves 5. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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