Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls

Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls with Spicy Mayo are a savory, sticky, and spicy meal you will want again and again.

Introduction — Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls with Spicy Mayo

Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls with Spicy Mayo mix sweet sticky sauce, tender chicken, and a creamy spicy mayo for a simple, bold bowl.
If you like bold bowls, try a similar idea with crunchy cabbage in this Korean-style BBQ chicken bowl with crunchy cabbage and sesame.

Why make this recipe — Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls with Spicy Mayo

This recipe is fast, tasty, and family friendly.
It gives sweet, spicy, and savory notes in one bowl with simple steps and common ingredients.

How to make Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls with Spicy Mayo

Follow clear steps to cook rice, steam broccoli, fry or air-fry chicken, make sticky sauce, and mix spicy mayo.
For a different protein or seasoning idea, see this easy chicken and veggie bowl with tzatziki for more bowl-building tips.

Ingredients : Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls with Spicy Mayo

For the Rice Bowl:

• 2 cups uncooked rice
• 2 small heads of broccoli, chopped
• 3 large chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons oil (like olive oil)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon oregano

For the Sticky Sauce:

• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup vinegar (like rice vinegar)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce (like sriracha)
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons starch (like arrowroot or cornstarch) mixed with 2 tablespoons water

For the Spicy Mayo:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce (like sriracha)
• 2-3 tablespoons water

Topping:

• Sesame seeds for topping

Directions : Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls with Spicy Mayo

• 1️⃣ Cook the Rice: Cook rice per package instructions. Fluff and keep warm.
• 2️⃣ Steam the Broccoli: Steam broccoli until tender, 3–5 minutes, then set aside.
• 3️⃣ Season the Chicken: Toss chicken pieces with oil, salt, pepper, chili powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, and oregano until coated.
• 4️⃣ Cook the Chicken: Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Spread chicken in basket and cook about 12 minutes or until internal temp reaches 160°F (71°C). Alternatively, cook in a hot skillet until cooked through.
• 5️⃣ Make the Sticky Sauce: In a small pan, combine soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, hot sauce, sesame oil, and ground ginger. Heat until warm and mixed.
• 6️⃣ Thicken the Sauce: Stir the starch-water mix, add to sauce, and simmer 1–2 minutes until it thickens and becomes glossy.
• 7️⃣ Coat the Chicken: Toss cooked chicken in the sticky sauce until well coated.
• 8️⃣ Make the Spicy Mayo: Mix mayo, hot sauce, and 2–3 tablespoons water until smooth and pourable.
• 9️⃣ Assemble Bowls: Place rice in bowls, add broccoli, top with sticky chicken, drizzle spicy mayo, and sprinkle sesame seeds.

How to serve Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls with Spicy Mayo

Serve these bowls hot with extra spicy mayo on the side for drizzling.
For another comfort-style bowl idea, try serving it with garlic parmesan rice like this comfort bowl with garlic parmesan rice and corn.

How to store Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls with Spicy Mayo

Let leftovers cool, then store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Keep sauce and mayo separate if you want them fresher; reheat chicken and rice in the microwave or skillet.

Tips to make Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls with Spicy Mayo

• Cut chicken small for fast, even cooking.
• Taste sauce before thickening; adjust honey or hot sauce to your liking.
• Thin the mayo with water little by little to get the right drizzle texture.
• Use a thermometer to ensure chicken reaches safe temp.

Variation for Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls with Spicy Mayo

• Swap chicken for tofu or shrimp and cook the same way.
• Use brown rice or cauliflower rice for a different base.
• Add pickled cucumbers, green onions, or a fried egg on top.

FAQs about Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls with Spicy Mayo

Q: Can I bake the chicken instead of air frying?
A: Yes. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 18–22 minutes until cooked through, then toss in the sticky sauce.

Q: How spicy is the dish and can I make it milder?
A: The heat comes from hot sauce. Use less hot sauce in the sticky sauce and spicy mayo to make it milder.

Q: What tools help make this recipe easier?
A: A good nonstick skillet or air fryer makes cooking simple. Buy it here.

Q: Can I freeze the cooked chicken?
A: Yes. Freeze chicken in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months, then thaw in the fridge before reheating.

Q: How do I keep the broccoli crisp?
A: Steam broccoli just until bright green and tender-crisp, then do not overcook when reheating.

Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls with Spicy Mayo

Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls with Spicy Mayo mix sweet sticky sauce, tender chicken, and a creamy spicy mayo for a simple, bold meal.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine Asian, Comfort Food

Servings 4 servings

Calories 600 kcal

Ingredients

  

For the Rice Bowl

• 2 cups uncooked rice Any variety works
• 2 small heads broccoli, chopped
• 3 large chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons oil (like olive oil) For cooking the chicken
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon oregano

For the Sticky Sauce

• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup vinegar (like rice vinegar)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce (like sriracha)
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons starch (like arrowroot or cornstarch) mixed with 2 tablespoons water To thicken the sauce

For the Spicy Mayo

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce (like sriracha)
• 2-3 tablespoons water Adjust for desired consistency

Topping

• Sesame seeds for topping

Instructions

 

Preparation

• Cook rice per package instructions. Fluff and keep warm.
• Steam broccoli until tender, 3–5 minutes, then set aside.
• Toss chicken pieces with oil, salt, pepper, chili powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, and oregano until coated.

Cooking

• Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Spread chicken in basket and cook about 12 minutes or until internal temp reaches 160°F (71°C). Alternatively, cook in a hot skillet until cooked through.
• In a small pan, combine soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, hot sauce, sesame oil, and ground ginger. Heat until warm and mixed.
• Stir the starch-water mix, add to sauce, and simmer 1–2 minutes until it thickens and becomes glossy.
• Toss cooked chicken in the sticky sauce until well coated.
• Mix mayo, hot sauce, and 2–3 tablespoons water until smooth and pourable.

Assembly

• Place rice in bowls, add broccoli, top with sticky chicken, drizzle spicy mayo, and sprinkle sesame seeds.

Notes

Serve these bowls hot with extra spicy mayo on the side for drizzling. Cut chicken small for fast, even cooking. Adjust honey or hot sauce in sticky sauce and spicy mayo to your liking. For a different base, use brown rice or cauliflower rice. Add pickled cucumbers, green onions, or a fried egg on top.

Keyword Family Friendly, Quick Recipe, Rice Bowls, Spicy Mayo, Sticky Chicken