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Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls

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Fill up on satisfying protein and flavor with these sticky chicken rice bowls topped with a homemade honey-soy sticky sauce and spicy mayo drizzle.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups uncooked rice
  • 2 small heads broccoli, chopped
  • 3 large chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 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 (or cornstarch slurry)
  • Spicy Mayo:
    • 1/2 cup mayo
    • 1 tbsp sriracha
    • 2–3 tbsp water
  • Sesame seeds, for topping

Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package instructions.
  2. Steam broccoli until fork-tender; set aside.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  4. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, chili powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, and oregano.
  5. Arrange chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 12 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  6. Meanwhile, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, sriracha, sesame oil, and ginger in a sauce pot; bring to a boil.
  7. Whisk arrowroot slurry into the sauce and simmer for 4–5 minutes until thickened.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, sriracha, and water until smooth.
  9. Assemble bowls by layering rice, broccoli, and chicken; drizzle with sticky sauce and spicy mayo; sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Substitute quinoa or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
  • Swap chicken for tofu or shrimp to make it pescatarian.
  • Add extras like snap peas, scallions, chopped cashews, or avocado.
  • Leftovers keep well in airtight containers for 3–4 days.

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