Description
Sweet, spicy, and savory these Spicy Honey-Ginger Chicken Bowls are a must-try! Crispy, sticky chicken with a bold ginger-honey glaze, served with rice, fresh toppings, and creamy Yum Yum sauce. A delicious balance of flavors in every bite!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
- 1 tablespoon + 1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce (divided)
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Black pepper, to taste
For the Spicy Honey-Ginger Sauce:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2–3 tablespoons chili paste (adjust for spice level)
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
For Serving:
- 3–4 cups cooked rice
- Sliced cucumber
- Sliced avocado
- Kimchi
- Crispy fried wontons
For the Yum Yum Sauce:
- 1/3 cup olive oil mayo
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- On a large baking sheet, toss chicken with 1 tablespoon tamari + 1 tablespoon orange juice.
- Season with black pepper and sprinkle cornstarch over the chicken, lightly tossing to coat.
- Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 15 minutes.
- While the chicken bakes, whisk together the Spicy Honey-Ginger Sauce: tamari, orange juice, honey, chili paste, garlic, and ginger.
- After 15 minutes, pour two-thirds of the sauce over the chicken, tossing to coat.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes, or until fully cooked.
- Broil for 1-2 minutes to char the edges for extra flavor.
- Drizzle the remaining sauce over the chicken once done (optional).
- To make the Yum Yum Sauce, mix together mayo, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
- Divide cooked rice into bowls. Top with Spicy Honey-Ginger Chicken, sliced cucumbers, avocado, and kimchi. Add crispy fried wontons for crunch. Drizzle with Yum Yum Sauce and enjoy!
Notes
- Swap proteins: Try shrimp, tofu, or beef instead of chicken.
- Make it milder: Reduce chili paste or add extra honey for a sweeter flavor.
- Storage: Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 3-4 days—perfect for meal prep!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg