Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls
Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls are a delightful and nutritious meal that brings together juicy chicken, vibrant broccoli, and fluffy rice, all coated in a sweet and savory sticky glaze. This quick and easy recipe takes just 45 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Each bite is packed with flavor, ensuring that this dish becomes a family favorite you’ll want to recreate time and again. Customize it with your favorite vegetables and toppings for a meal that suits any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups uncooked rice
- 3 large chicken breasts, diced
- 2 small heads of broccoli, chopped
- Olive oil
- Soy sauce
- Honey
- Garlic
- Sriracha
- Sesame oil
- Arrowroot powder (for thickening)
Instructions
- Rinse rice until water runs clear; cook according to package instructions.
- In a bowl, combine diced chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, chili powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, and oregano.
- Preheat air fryer to 375F (190C) and cook marinated chicken for 12-15 minutes.
- Whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, sriracha, sesame oil, ground ginger, and arrowroot slurry; heat until thickened.
- Steam broccoli until bright green and tender-crisp (5-7 minutes).
- Assemble bowls: layer cooked rice topped with chicken and broccoli; drizzle with sauce and garnish with spicy mayo.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg