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Easy Sticky Chicken Bowls Recipe – Sweet, Spicy, and Perfect Weeknight Dinner

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Comforting and customizable, these Sticky Chicken Bowls feature tender chicken coated in a rich, sticky glaze, paired with bright broccoli and fluffy rice. Finished with a creamy spicy mayo drizzle, this is a satisfying and flavorful weeknight dinner.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • For the Chicken:
  • 3 large chicken breasts, sliced
  • 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 the 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 + 2 tbsp water
  • For the Spicy Mayo:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 23 tbsp water
  • For Assembly:
  • 2 cups uncooked rice
  • 2 small heads broccoli, chopped
  • Sesame seeds for topping

Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package instructions and set aside.
  2. Chop broccoli into florets and prepare all ingredients.
  3. Season sliced chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, chili powder, onion powder, and oregano.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until golden and cooked through.
  5. Steam or sauté broccoli until tender.
  6. Whisk together sauce ingredients, add to skillet, and simmer until thickened.
  7. Mix mayonnaise, sriracha, and water to create spicy mayo.
  8. Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, broccoli, drizzle sauce and spicy mayo, and top with sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • If sauce thickens too much, add a little hot water when reheating.
  • Swap rice for quinoa, farro, or cauliflower rice for variation.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American, Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 18 g
  • Sodium: 1200 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 65 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Cholesterol: 110 mg