The Ultimate Sticky Chicken Bowls Recipe: Your New Favorite Weeknight Hero
Bring your weeknight dinners to life with these Sticky Chicken Bowls—a harmony of tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a glossy sweet-spicy glaze, all served over fluffy rice. It’s that irresistible balance of comfort and freshness you’ll crave on repeat! Try this wholesome Asian-fusion bowl for an easy, flavor-packed meal that tastes better than takeout.
Ingredients
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2 cups uncooked rice
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2 small heads broccoli, chopped
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3 large chicken breasts, sliced
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp pepper
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1 tsp each: chili powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, oregano
Sticky Sauce:
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½ cup soy sauce
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½ cup honey
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¼ cup rice vinegar
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp sriracha
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2 tsp sesame oil
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1 tsp ground ginger
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2 tsp arrowroot powder + 2 tbsp water (or cornstarch slurry)
Spicy Mayo:
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½ cup mayonnaise
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1 tbsp sriracha
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2–3 tbsp water (to thin)
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Sesame seeds, for topping
Instructions
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Cook the rice according to package instructions; keep warm.
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Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, chili powder, onion powder, and oregano.
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Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook chicken until golden and fully done.
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Steam or sauté broccoli until crisp-tender.
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Whisk sticky sauce ingredients, pour into the skillet, and simmer until thick and glossy.
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Mix spicy mayo until smooth and pourable.
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Assemble bowls: add rice, top with chicken and broccoli, drizzle with sauce and spicy mayo, then sprinkle sesame seeds.
Notes
Add crushed peanuts or a squeeze of lime for an extra layer of texture and zest.
Nutrition
- Calories: 559 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 34g
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 73g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g