Name: Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked rice; 2 small heads broccoli, chopped; 3 large chicken breasts; 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; 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; Spicy mayo:; 1/2 cup mayo; 1 tbsp sriracha; 2–3 tbsp water; Sesame seeds for topping

Description

A delicious and easy meal featuring tender chicken, healthy broccoli, and fluffy rice, all drizzled with a sweet and spicy sauce.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups uncooked rice
2 small heads broccoli, chopped
3 large chicken breasts
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
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
Spicy mayo:
1/2 cup mayo
1 tbsp sriracha
2–3 tbsp water
Sesame seeds for topping

Instructions

Cook rice according to package instructions.
Steam broccoli in the microwave or on the stovetop until fork-tender. Set aside.
Cut chicken into small bite-sized pieces.
Toss chicken with olive oil and all spices. Lay flat in the air fryer and cook in a preheated air fryer at 400°F for 12 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
While the chicken is cooking, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, sriracha, sesame oil, and ground ginger in a saucepot. Bring to a boil.
Once boiling, add the arrowroot slurry. Let it boil for 4-5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened significantly.
Prepare bowls by layering rice, broccoli, chicken, and covering everything in the sauce.
Mix the spicy mayo ingredients and drizzle on top. Finish off with sesame seeds.

Notes

For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with tofu or chickpeas. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Air Frying, Steaming
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 450
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 750mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 70mg

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