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.
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.