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Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Chicken, Dinner, Latest, Lunch, Main, Rice
Cuisine American
Keyword Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls
Servings 4
Easy, flavorful Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls with broccoli, spicy mayo, and sauce!

Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

  • 2 cups uncooked white rice
  • 2 small heads broccoli chopped
  • 3 large chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces

For the Chicken Seasoning:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp each: chili powder smoked paprika, onion powder, oregano

For the Sticky Sauce:

  • ½ cup soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbsp sriracha
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 tsp arrowroot powder + 2 tbsp water or cornstarch as an alternative

For the Spicy Mayo:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 2 –3 tbsp water

Toppings:

  • Sesame seeds
  • Extra sriracha optional

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Rice

  • Prepare your rice according to package instructions. For best texture, rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking to remove excess starch. Once done, fluff with a fork and keep warm.

Step 2: Steam the Broccoli

  • Steam the broccoli until fork-tender. You can do this in a microwave steamer or in a pot on the stovetop. Avoid overcooking—the broccoli should be bright green and just tender.

Step 3: Season and Air Fry the Chicken

  • Toss the cubed chicken with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and the spice blend (chili powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, oregano). Spread the chicken in a single layer in your air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for about 12 minutes, shaking halfway through.
  • Tip: If you don’t have an air fryer, bake the chicken at 425°F for 15–18 minutes or sauté in a skillet until cooked through.

Step 4: Make the Sticky Sauce

  • In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, sriracha, sesame oil, and ginger. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
  • In a small bowl, mix arrowroot powder with water to form a slurry. Stir into the sauce and simmer for 4–5 minutes until thick and glossy.

Step 5: Whisk the Spicy Mayo

  • Combine mayonnaise, sriracha, and water in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and drizzle-able.

Step 6: Assemble the Bowls

  • In each bowl, layer warm rice, steamed broccoli, and air-fried chicken. Drizzle generously with sticky sauce, then top with a swirl of spicy mayo.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds and extra sriracha if desired.