Sweet and Spicy Chicken Rice Bowl
A delightful blend of sweet and spicy chicken served over rice with fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder
- 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- 0.33 cup tamari or soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 0.25 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons chili paste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 4 cups cooked rice
- Cucumber, avocado, kimchi, and fried wontons for serving
- 0.33 cup olive oil mayo for Yum Yum Sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup for Yum Yum Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce for Yum Yum Sauce
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt for Yum Yum Sauce
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne for Yum Yum Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- On a large sheet pan, toss the sliced chicken with 1 tablespoon of tamari and 1 tablespoon of orange juice. Season generously with black pepper. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the chicken, lightly toss to coat, and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 15 minutes.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the sauce. In a bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup tamari, 2 tablespoons orange juice, honey, chili paste, garlic, and ginger until well combined.
- Once the chicken is ready, pour two-thirds of the sauce over it. Toss to coat and return to the oven for another 5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- If you want to add a little char, switch the oven to broil for 1-2 minutes until the edges are slightly crispy.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the Yum Yum sauce by combining all the sauce ingredients in a bowl. Taste and adjust the cayenne and salt according to your preference.
- To assemble your bowls, add a generous scoop of rice to each bowl. Top with sliced cucumber, avocado, the baked chicken, kimchi, and a handful of fried wontons for that perfect crunch. Finally, drizzle the Yum Yum sauce over the top to finish!
Notes
No alcoholic drinks allowed, please substitute with a non-alcoholic option.