Description
Elevate dinner with these mouthwatering Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls, blending savory Asian-inspired flavors in one satisfying meal. Tender marinated chicken, glazed with a sweet-tangy sauce, rests on fluffy rice, promising a quick and delicious culinary escape you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 3 large chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Vegetables:
- 2 small heads broccoli (chopped)
Main Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 2 cups uncooked rice
- 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
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons arrowroot powder
- 2 tablespoons water
Garnish and Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 2–3 tablespoons water
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare a batch of fluffy rice according to package directions, allowing it to rest while preparing other components.
- Transform broccoli into tender morsels by steaming via microwave or stovetop until easily pierced with a fork.
- Create a robust seasoning blend by coating chicken pieces with olive oil and a harmonious mix of spices including chili powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, and oregano.
- Optimize chicken cooking through air fryer method: heat appliance to 400°F and arrange chicken in a single layer, cooking for approximately 12 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Alternative cooking method involves baking chicken at 400°F for 18-20 minutes, ensuring complete and even cooking.
- Craft a glossy sauce by combining soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, sriracha, sesame oil, and ground ginger in a saucepan, bringing mixture to a rapid boil.
- Enhance sauce consistency by incorporating arrowroot slurry, continuing to boil for 4-5 minutes until mixture thickens and transforms into a luxurious glaze.
- Whip together a zesty condiment by blending mayonnaise, sriracha, and water, adjusting liquid content to achieve desired spiciness and drizzling potential.
- Construct vibrant rice bowls by layering cooked rice, steamed broccoli, and seasoned chicken, then lavishly coating with sticky sauce and spicy mayo, finishing with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Notes
- Swap chicken with tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version that maintains the same delicious flavor profile and texture.
- Reduce sriracha in sauce and mayo for milder heat, allowing kids and sensitive palates to enjoy the dish comfortably.
- Use brown rice or cauliflower rice to boost nutritional value and create a lower-carb alternative without compromising taste.
- Marinate chicken for 30 minutes before cooking to enhance depth of flavor and ensure more tender, juicy meat throughout the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 572 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 1450 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 63 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg