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Sticky Chicken Bowls Recipe: A Flavor Explosion Awaits!


  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A delicious and flavorful sticky chicken bowl, perfect for any meal. This recipe combines tender chicken, steamed broccoli, and sticky sauce over fluffy rice, topped with a spicy mayo.


Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 23 tbsp water
  • sesame seeds for topping

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice according to package instructions and set aside.
  2. Chop broccoli into small florets and set aside.
  3. Slice chicken breasts into strips and season with salt, pepper, paprika, chili powder, onion powder, and oregano.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet, add chicken, and cook until golden and fully cooked through.
  5. Steam or sauté broccoli in the same pan or separately until tender.
  6. Whisk together sticky sauce ingredients in a bowl, pour into the skillet with chicken, and simmer until thickened.
  7. Stir together spicy mayo using mayo, sriracha, and water until pourable.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the seasoning for 30 minutes before cooking.
  • You can substitute the chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
  • Adjust the amount of sriracha in the spicy mayo to your desired spice level.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 70g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: Sticky Chicken Bowls Recipe, chicken, rice, broccoli, sticky sauce, spicy mayo