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Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls

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  • Author: mohamed
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free option available

Description

A comforting bowl of warm rice topped with succulent chicken, fresh broccoli, and a sweet and spicy sticky sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups uncooked rice
  • 2 small heads broccoli, chopped
  • 3 large chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp sriracha
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 tsp arrowroot powder mixed with 2 tbsp water
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1 tbsp sriracha for spicy mayo
  • 23 tbsp water for spicy mayo
  • Sesame seeds for topping

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice according to package instructions.
  2. Steam the broccoli until fork-tender.
  3. In a bowl, toss the chicken with olive oil and all spices until well-coated.
  4. Air fry the chicken at 400°F for about 12 minutes until cooked through.
  5. In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, sriracha, sesame oil, and ginger. Bring to a boil.
  6. Add the arrowroot slurry to the sauce, stirring until thickened.
  7. Assemble the bowls with rice, broccoli, chicken, and drizzle with the sticky sauce.
  8. Mix spicy mayo ingredients and drizzle over the bowls. Top with sesame seeds.

Notes

You can use tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian option. Adjust sriracha to taste for spice level.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 570
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 65g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 37g
  • Cholesterol: 73mg