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Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls

A delicious one-bowl meal featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, and fresh broccoli with a flavorful sticky sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 cups uncooked rice Use any variety of rice.
  • 2 small heads broccoli, chopped
  • 3 large chicken breasts Cut into small bite-sized pieces.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Spices and Seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce Use tamari for gluten-free.
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp sriracha Adjust to taste for spice.
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 tsp arrowroot powder
  • 2 tbsp water For slurry.
Mayo and Toppings
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 2 to 3 tbsp water for spicy mayo
  • to taste none sesame seeds for topping
  • to taste none avocado, sliced

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the rice according to the package instructions.
  2. Steam the broccoli until it’s fork tender and set aside.
  3. Cut the chicken into small bite-sized pieces.
Cooking Chicken
  1. Toss the chicken with olive oil and all the spices.
  2. Lay the chicken flat in an air fryer and cook at 400°F for 12 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
Making Sauce
  1. In a saucepot, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, sriracha, sesame oil, and ground ginger. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  2. Once boiling, add the arrowroot and water slurry and let it boil for 4 to 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Assembly
  1. Prepare the bowls by layering the cooked rice, steamed broccoli, and air-fried chicken.
  2. Drizzle the sticky sauce over the top.
  3. Mix the spicy mayo ingredients and drizzle on top of the bowls.
  4. Top each bowl with sesame seeds and slices of avocado.

Notes

Serve hot and fresh for the best flavor. Add more toppings based on your preference, such as sliced green onions or extra sriracha for heat. These bowls are great for lunch or dinner and can be packed for takeout.