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spicy chicken rice bowl

30-Minute Spicy Chicken Rice Bowl That Beats Takeout


  • Author: lucy
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A quick and flavorful spicy glazed chicken rice bowl with a sweet and spicy sauce, perfect for an easy Asian dinner or meal prep.


Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 cup cucumber, sliced
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • ½ cup shredded cabbage or slaw mix
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • Fresh red chili slices (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sriracha, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
  4. Pour sauce into the skillet and simmer for 3–5 minutes until thick and sticky, coating the chicken.
  5. Remove from heat once chicken is glossy and caramelized.
  6. Assemble bowls with cooked rice, spicy chicken, cucumber, shredded carrots, and cabbage.
  7. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and chili slices before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust sriracha for more or less heat.
  • Use leftover rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 1200mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 140mg

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