Description
A comforting bowl of juicy chicken coated in a tangy, sweet, and slightly spicy sauce served atop rice with vibrant broccoli.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 pepper
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 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 to make a slurry
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 2–3 tbsp water
- Sesame seeds for topping
Instructions
- Cook the rice by rinsing under cool water, then cook with a 1:1.5 ratio of water until fluffy.
- Prep the chicken by cutting it into bite-sized pieces and seasoning with the spices.
- Sauté the chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden brown.
- Make the sauce by whisking together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, sriracha, sesame oil, and ginger.
- Thicken the sauce with the arrowroot slurry, stirring until it coats the chicken.
- Steam the broccoli in the skillet with the chicken for 2 minutes.
- Assemble the bowls with rice, chicken, broccoli, and drizzle with sauce, then top with sesame seeds.
Notes
For added flavor, consider different veggies or sauces based on preferences. Make sure to store leftovers properly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: sticky chicken bowls, comfort food, weeknight dinner, Asian-inspired