Description
Spicy Honey-Ginger Chicken Bowls are a bold, easy dinner featuring marinated chicken, fresh veggies, rice, and creamy Yum Yum Sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts (or 4 thighs), halved or sliced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (for cooking)
- ½ cup mayonnaise (regular or Kewpie)
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1–2 tbsp water (to thin the sauce)
- 2 cups cooked rice (jasmine, brown, or cauliflower rice)
- 2 cups assorted vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, corn, edamame, etc.)
- Optional toppings: scallions, sesame seeds, avocado, cilantro
Instructions
- Whisk soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, sriracha, vinegar, and sesame oil. Reserve 2 tbsp of this marinade for glazing later.
- Place sliced chicken in a bowl or bag with remaining marinade. Marinate for 30–60 minutes.
- Heat neutral oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side or until golden and cooked through. Brush with reserved marinade in final minute, then let rest and slice.
- In a small bowl, mix mayo, ketchup, vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, and paprika. Add water to reach desired sauce consistency.
- Steam, sauté, or leave veggies raw depending on preference. Season lightly if desired.
- To assemble: Start with rice in a bowl, add veggies, top with sliced chicken, drizzle Yum Yum Sauce, and finish with optional toppings.
Notes
- To make it vegetarian, substitute tofu or tempeh for the chicken.
- Shrimp can be used for a seafood variation; adjust cooking time.
- Yum Yum Sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for 5–7 days.
- This recipe is great for meal prep—store components separately for best results.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce overall sodium intake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Spicy Honey-Ginger Chicken Bowls, Yum Yum Sauce, chicken rice bowl, easy dinner, Asian-inspired meal, healthy dinner ideas
