Sticky Chicken Bowls Rice (Print-Friendly Version)
This sticky chicken bowl is perfect for meal prep, especially in fall or during busy semester weeks. Featuring chicken, rice, broccoli, and a bold sticky sauce, it’s a healthy, comforting meal for dinner or lunch. One to keep handy.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Rice Base
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2 cups uncooked white rice
→ Vegetables
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2 small heads broccoli, chopped into small florets
→ Chicken
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3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
→ Sticky Sauce
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1/2 cup soy sauce
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1/2 cup honey
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1/4 cup rice vinegar
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons sriracha
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2 teaspoons sesame oil
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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2 teaspoons arrowroot powder mixed with 2 tablespoons water to form a slurry
→ Spicy Mayo Drizzle
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon sriracha
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2 to 3 tablespoons water
# How to Make It:
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Cook white rice according to package instructions until tender. Set aside and keep warm.
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Divide broccoli into small florets and set aside.
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Slice chicken breasts into strips and toss with salt, black pepper, chili powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, and dried oregano.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken strips and cook, turning occasionally, until golden and fully cooked through.
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In a saucepan, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, sriracha, sesame oil, and ground ginger. Bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in arrowroot slurry. Cook until sauce thickens, about 1–2 minutes.
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Pour sticky sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet, tossing to evenly coat all pieces.
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Steam or sauté broccoli florets in a separate pan or the same skillet until crisp-tender.
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In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sriracha, and water, whisking until smooth and pourable.
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To serve, divide cooked rice among bowls, top with sticky chicken and broccoli, and drizzle with spicy mayo.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For extra flavor, garnish with sliced green onions or toasted sesame seeds before serving.