Description
These Spicy Honey-Ginger Chicken Bowls with Yum Yum Sauce offer a flavorful combination of sweet, spicy, and savory elements, featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, fluffy rice, and a creamy tangy sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1-2 tbsp sriracha or hot chili sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp ketchup or tomato paste
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (for sauce)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1-2 tbsp water (to thin the sauce if needed)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, soy sauce, sriracha, and rice vinegar to make the marinade.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken and let it marinate for at least 20 minutes or up to a few hours.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the marinated chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, rice vinegar, garlic powder, sugar, paprika, and water to create the Yum Yum sauce.
- Assemble each bowl by placing a scoop of rice, followed by sliced cooked chicken, shredded carrots, cucumber, and red cabbage.
- Drizzle with Yum Yum sauce and top with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Use tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Add extras like avocado, edamame, or pickled onions for variety.
- Store leftovers separately and assemble fresh for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
