Description
Delightful sticky chicken rice bowls featuring a savory marinade, topped with fresh veggies and a spicy mayo.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (for coating)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or short-grain rice
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 tbsp Sriracha (adjust to your spice level)
- 1 tsp lemon or lime juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Sliced cucumber
- Shredded carrots
- Avocado slices
- Turkey bacon bits (optional)
- Nori strips or seaweed flakes
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your marinade. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- Add the cut chicken pieces and toss until well coated. Cover and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or ideally overnight.
- After marinating, drain any excess marinade and coat the chicken pieces lightly with cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken in a single layer. Cook for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Add any leftover marinade to the skillet, allowing it to bubble and thicken into a glaze. Stir in chopped green onions and sesame seeds if using.
- In a small bowl, create the spicy mayo by mixing mayonnaise, Sriracha, lemon or lime juice, and garlic powder. Adjust the spiciness to your taste.
- To serve, add cooked rice to each bowl, top with sticky chicken, and your choice of toppings like cucumber, avocado, shredded carrots, and turkey bacon bits. Drizzle with spicy mayo before serving.
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate your chicken overnight. Lightly coating the chicken with cornstarch helps create a crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, rice bowls, spicy mayo, Asian cuisine, quick dinner