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Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls: A Quick Sweet-Savory Weeknight Meal

Name: Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls: A Quick Sweet-Savory Weeknight Meal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked rice; 2 small heads broccoli (chopped); 3 large chicken breasts; 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 to make a slurry); 1 2 cup mayo; 1 tbsp sriracha; 2 3 tbsp water; sesame seeds (for topping)

By Lucas MorganAug 19, 2026

Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls combine tender chicken, fluffy rice, and roasted broccoli with a velvety sweet-savory sauce. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, providing a satisfying and flavorful experience in every bite. The highlight is the sticky sauce, which balances garlic and spice, coating each component beautifully. Serve it hot for a comforting dinner that is sure to please everyone.

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40 min total5 servings

Ingredients

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Servings

•2 cups uncooked rice
•2 small heads broccoli (chopped)
•3 large chicken breasts
•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 to make a slurry)
•1 2 cup mayo
•1 tbsp sriracha
•2 3 tbsp water
•sesame seeds (for topping)

Instructions

1
Cook rice according to package instructions; set aside.
2
Cut the chicken into consistent medium bite-sized pieces, approximately 1½-inch chunks.
3
Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and spices.
4
Cook the chicken in a skillet until golden and fully cooked.
5
In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, sriracha, sesame oil, and ginger.
6
Pour sauce over chicken and simmer.
7
Stir in the slurry (arrowroot + water) until thickened and sticky.
8
Steam or roast chopped broccoli until tender.
9
Mix mayo, sriracha, and water until smooth for spicy drizzle.
10
Assemble bowls: place rice at the bottom, topped with sticky chicken, broccoli, spicy mayo, and sesame seeds.
11
Serve hot.