Description
Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls: A quick and easy meal with tender chicken, steamed broccoli, and flavorful sticky sauce served over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
- Optional toppings: sesame seeds, sliced green onions, spicy mayo
Instructions
- Cook the Rice and Steam Broccoli: Begin by cooking the rice according to the package instructions. Simultaneously, steam the broccoli until tender and set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, coat the chicken pieces with olive oil and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook the chicken in an air fryer at 400°F until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F, or alternatively, pan-fry until fully cooked.
- Make the Sauce: In a pot, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, sriracha, sesame oil, and ground ginger. Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the arrowroot slurry to thicken the sauce.
- Combine and Serve: In a large bowl, mix the cooked rice, steamed broccoli, and chicken. Pour the sauce over the mixture, ensuring everything is well-coated. Top with sesame seeds, sliced green onions, and a drizzle of spicy mayo if desired.
Notes
- Adjust sriracha to control the spice level.
- Use your preferred cooking method for the chicken.
- Customize toppings to your liking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying/Pan Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg