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Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls


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  • Author: james-carter
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

A comforting dish of sticky chicken served over rice with fresh broccoli and a creamy spicy mayo drizzle.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups uncooked rice
  • 2 small heads broccoli, chopped
  • 3 large chicken breasts
  • 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
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons arrowroot powder mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 23 tablespoons water
  • Sesame seeds for topping

Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package instructions.
  2. Steam broccoli until fork tender and set aside.
  3. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Toss chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, and spices.
  5. Cook chicken in an air fryer at 400°F for 12 minutes or until cooked through.
  6. In a sauce pot, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, sriracha, sesame oil, and ginger; bring to a boil.
  7. Add arrowroot slurry to thicken the sauce; boil for 4-5 minutes until glossy.
  8. Prepare the bowls by layering rice, broccoli, and chicken, then top with sauce.
  9. Mix mayo, sriracha, and water for the spicy mayo; drizzle on top.
  10. Garnish with sesame seeds.

Notes

For crispier chicken, toss in cornstarch before air frying. Consider marinating chicken for more flavor.

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

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 75g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg