Description
These Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls are packed with flavor! Tender, air-fried chicken coated in a sweet and spicy sticky sauce, served over a bed of fluffy rice and steamed broccoli, then drizzled with creamy spicy mayo. With a perfect balance of savory, spicy, and sweet, this dish is an easy weeknight dinner that will become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- For the Bowl:
- 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 (to make a slurry) (substitute cornstarch if needed)
- For the Spicy Mayo:
- ½ cup mayo
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 2–3 tablespoons water
- Sesame seeds (for topping)
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Steam broccoli in the microwave or on the stove until fork-tender. Set aside.
- Cut chicken into small bite-sized pieces. Toss with olive oil and all spices (salt, pepper, chili powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, and oregano).
- Lay the chicken in a flat layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F for 12 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
- While the chicken is cooking, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, sriracha, sesame oil, and ground ginger in a sauce pot. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the arrowroot slurry to thicken the sauce. Let it boil for 4-5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened significantly.
- Prepare bowls by layering cooked rice, steamed broccoli, and the cooked chicken. Pour the sticky sauce over the top.
- In a separate bowl, mix mayo, sriracha, and water to make the spicy mayo. Drizzle over the bowls.
- Top with sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for an even juicier result.
- If you prefer a milder sauce, reduce the amount of sriracha in the sticky sauce and spicy mayo.
- For extra texture, add some chopped peanuts or sliced green onions on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Bowl
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
