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Close-up of a single sticky chicken bowl with rice, broccoli, sesame, and lime.

Recipe: Sticky Chicken Bowls


  • Author: Sierra Freshfield
  • Total Time: 35 Minutes
  • Yield: 4 Servings 1x

Description

Juicy seasoned chicken, crisp broccoli, and fluffy rice tossed with a glossy sweet-spicy soy-honey glaze, finished with creamy sriracha mayo and sesame.


Ingredients

Scale
  • Uncooked rice 2 cups
  • Broccoli small florets 2 small heads
  • Chicken breasts sliced 3 large
  • Olive oil 2 tbsp
  • Salt 1 tsp
  • Black pepper 1/2 tsp
  • Chili powder 1 tsp
  • Smoked paprika 1 tsp
  • Onion powder 1 tsp
  • Oregano 1 tsp

Sticky Sauce:

  • Soy sauce 1/2 cup
  • Honey 1/2 cup
  • Rice vinegar 1/4 cup
  • Garlic minced 3 cloves
  • Sriracha 2 tbsp
  • Sesame oil 2 tsp
  • Ground ginger 1 tsp
  • Arrowroot powder 2 tsp mixed with water 2 tbsp or cornstarch equal amoun

Spicy Mayo:

  • Mayonnaise 1/2 cup
  • Sriracha 1 tbsp
  • Water 23 tbsp to thin
  • Sesame seeds to finish

Instructions

  1. Cook rice per package; keep warm.
  2. Prep broccoli into small florets; set aside.
  3. Season chicken with salt, pepper, chili powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, and oregano.
  4. Sear chicken in olive oil over medium-high until golden and 165°F/74°C; remove to plate.
  5. Steam or sauté broccoli until crisp-tender.
  6. Whisk soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, sriracha, sesame oil, and ginger. Bring to a simmer; whisk in slurry and cook until glossy.
  7. Return chicken to pan; toss in sauce to coat.
  8. Stir mayo, sriracha, and water until pourable.
  9. Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, broccoli; drizzle spicy mayo, sprinkle sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Use Greek yogurt instead of mayo for a higher-protein drizzle.
  • Swap brown rice or quinoa for extra fiber, or cauliflower rice to lower carbs.
  • For gluten-free, use tamari and ensure sriracha is GF.
  • Meal prep by storing sauce separately; drizzle after reheating for best texture.
  • Prep Time: 15 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 Minutes
  • Category: Chicken
  • Method: Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Serving
  • Calories: 610Kcal
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 1430mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Carbohydrates: 74g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 36g

Keywords: Sticky Chicken Bowls