Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls
Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls are a delightful and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion, especially on busy weeknights. This quick dish features tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and fluffy rice enveloped in a sweet and savory sticky glaze. With just 45 minutes to prepare, this recipe combines convenience with flavor, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or meal prepping. The addition of spicy mayo and fresh garnishes elevates the taste and presentation, ensuring that everyone at the table will enjoy these bowls. Customize them with your favorite vegetables or toppings for a personal touch!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
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- 2 cups uncooked rice
- 2 small heads broccoli, chopped
- 3 large chicken breasts, diced
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Sriracha
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp arrowroot powder + 2 tbsp water
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Sriracha for spicy mayo
- 2–3 tbsp water for spicy mayo
- sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rice: In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to boil. Add rice, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes.
- Season the chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil and spices; coat chicken pieces.
- Cook chicken: Preheat air fryer to 375°F. Cook seasoned chicken in batches for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked.
- Make the sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, Sriracha, sesame oil, ginger; add arrowroot slurry to thicken.
- Combine: Fluff rice with a fork; layer chicken on top and drizzle with sauce.
- Prepare spicy mayo: Mix mayonnaise with Sriracha and water until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve: Spoon into bowls and garnish with sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg