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Sticky chicken rice bowls with spicy mayo

Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls with Spicy Mayo for Meal Prep Bliss

Enjoy Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls with Spicy Mayo, a customizable dish perfect for meal prep and busy weeknights!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts tofu or shrimp can be used as a substitution
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons honey adjust based on preference
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar adjust based on preference
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
For the Spices and Aromatics
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch for coating
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for pan-searing
For the Rice Base
  • 2 cups jasmine or short-grain rice
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup spicy mayo mix of mayonnaise, Sriracha, lemon or lime juice, and garlic powder
For Toppings
  • 1 bunch green onions chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds for sprinkling
  • sliced cucumbers optional
  • shredded carrots optional
  • avocado slices optional
  • turkey bacon bits optional
  • nori strips optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • serving bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Place chicken in the marinade and cover. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, ideally overnight.
  2. Remove the chicken from the refrigerator 10 minutes before cooking. Drain excess marinade and coat lightly with cornstarch.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Pour reserved marinade into the skillet and simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Stir in chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
  5. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Sriracha, lemon or lime juice, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth; adjust spiciness as desired.
  6. Prepare jasmine rice as per package instructions. In a serving bowl, layer with rice, sticky chicken, and optional vegetables. Drizzle with spicy mayo before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For meal prep, store spicy mayo separately to maintain the texture of the rice and chicken. Customize toppings according to preference.

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