Description
Spicy Chicken Yum Yum Rice Bowls are a delicious and flavorful Asian-inspired meal that combines tender, spicy chicken with fresh vegetables and a creamy yum yum sauce. These rice bowls are easy to make and perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Rice Bowls:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or white rice
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1/4 cup green onions (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Yum Yum Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1–2 teaspoons sriracha (to taste)
- 1–2 tablespoons water (to thin)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sriracha, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Add chicken and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes until fully cooked and slightly caramelized.
- Prepare Yum Yum Sauce: Whisk together all yum yum sauce ingredients in a small bowl, adding water to reach desired consistency.
- Assemble Rice Bowls: Start with a scoop of rice, then layer with spicy chicken, shredded carrots, cucumber, avocado, and green onions. Drizzle with yum yum sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Substitute chicken thighs with chicken breast or tofu if preferred.
- For extra heat, add a drizzle of chili oil on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
