Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls
These Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls are packed with protein and bold flavors. With a sweet and savory sticky sauce, a spicy mayo drizzle, and perfectly cooked chicken and broccoli, this dish is sure to become a new favorite!
Servings: 5
Calories: 501kcal
Ingredients
For the Bowls:
- 2 cups uncooked rice
- 2 small heads broccoli chopped
- 3 large chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- For the Sticky Sauce:
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons arrowroot powder mixed with 2 tablespoons water slurry; can substitute cornstarch
- For the Spicy Mayo:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 2 –3 tablespoons water
Toppings:
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
Cook the Rice
- Prepare the rice according to the package instructions and set aside.
Steam the Broccoli
- Steam the broccoli in the microwave or on the stovetop until fork-tender. Set aside.
Prepare the Chicken
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, chili powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, and oregano.
Cook the Chicken
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Lay the seasoned chicken pieces flat in the air fryer basket and cook for 12 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
Make the Sticky Sauce
- While the chicken is cooking, add soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, sriracha, sesame oil, and ground ginger to a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then stir in the arrowroot slurry.
- Let the sauce boil for 4-5 minutes, or until thickened.
Prepare the Spicy Mayo
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sriracha, and water.
- Adjust the consistency by adding more or less water.
Assemble the Bowls
- In each bowl, layer the cooked rice, steamed broccoli, and air-fried chicken.
- Drizzle generously with the sticky sauce, then top with the spicy mayo drizzle.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for garnish.
Notes
Chicken: If you don’t have an air fryer, bake the chicken at 400°F for 18-20 minutes or until fully cooked.
Sauce: Arrowroot powder can be substituted with cornstarch to thicken the sauce.
Broccoli: Swap with other steamed veggies like snap peas, carrots, or bell peppers.
Meal Prep: Makes 5 servings but can be doubled for meal prep or larger groups.
Sauce: Arrowroot powder can be substituted with cornstarch to thicken the sauce.
Broccoli: Swap with other steamed veggies like snap peas, carrots, or bell peppers.
Meal Prep: Makes 5 servings but can be doubled for meal prep or larger groups.