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Sweet and Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls

  These Sweet and Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls combine crispy chicken, steamed broccoli, and perfectly cooked rice, all drizzled with a rich, sweet, and spicy sauce. A quick, flavorful dinner option ready in under 30 minutes, these bowls are sure to become a family favorite, providing a perfect balance of savory and sweet in every bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Ingredients Method Notes

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
For 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 slurry
For Spicy Mayo:
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 2-3 tbsp water
  • Sesame seeds for topping

Method
 

  1. Cook the Rice: Rinse rice under cold water and cook according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork once done.
  2. Steam the Broccoli: Steam the chopped broccoli until fork-tender, either in the microwave or stovetop.
  3. Prepare the Chicken: Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, chili powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, and oregano.
  4. Cook the Chicken: Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Cook the chicken in the air fryer for 12 minutes, shaking halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
  5. Make the Sticky Sauce: In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, sriracha, sesame oil, and ginger. Bring to a boil. Add arrowroot slurry and continue boiling until the sauce thickens.
  6. Prepare the Spicy Mayo: In a bowl, mix mayo, sriracha, and water to desired consistency.
  7. Assemble the Bowls: Start with rice in each bowl, top with steamed broccoli, air-fried chicken, and drizzle with sticky sauce. Add spicy mayo and sesame seeds on top.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, substitute tofu for chicken.
  • Cauliflower rice can replace regular rice for a low-carb alternative.
  • Adjust sriracha in the sauce and mayo to your preferred spice level.
  • For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce and ensure the arrowroot powder is gluten-free.

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