Sticky Chicken Bowls
These sticky chicken bowls are packed with juicy chicken, fluffy rice, broccoli, and a sweet spicy sauce for the ultimate easy dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
- Cook Time: 20 Minutes
- Total Time: 35 Minutes
- Yield: 4 Servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients
For the Chicken
3 large chicken breasts, sliced into strips
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 oregano
For the 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 mixed with 2 tbsp water
For the Spicy Mayo
1/2 cup mayo
1 tbsp sriracha
2–3 tbsp water
For the Bowls
2 cups uncooked rice
2 small heads broccoli, chopped
Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Rice
Cook the rice according to package instructions and set aside.
Step 2: Prep the Broccoli
Chop broccoli into small florets.
Step 3: Season the Chicken
Slice chicken breasts into strips and season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, chili powder, onion powder, and oregano.
Step 4: Cook the Chicken
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and fully cooked through.
Step 5: Cook the Broccoli
Steam or sauté the broccoli until tender-crisp.
Step 6: Make the Sticky Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, sriracha, sesame oil, ginger, and the arrowroot slurry.
Pour the sauce into the skillet with the chicken and simmer until thickened and glossy.
Step 7: Prepare the Spicy Mayo
Mix mayo, sriracha, and water until smooth and drizzle-friendly.
Step 8: Assemble the Bowls
Divide rice among serving bowls.
Top with sticky chicken and broccoli, drizzle with spicy mayo, and garnish with sesame seeds.
Notes
Jasmine rice works especially well for this recipe.
Adjust the sriracha level to make the bowls milder or spicier.
Arrowroot powder can be substituted with cornstarch.
Add carrots, cucumbers, or edamame for extra veggies.
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