Description

These Spicy Honey-Ginger Chicken Bowls are a delicious, vibrant weeknight dinner option featuring juicy chicken glazed in a sticky honey-ginger sauce, served over fluffy rice with fresh veggies, and drizzled generously with a creamy Yum Yum sauce. Bursting with flavor and textures, this dish delivers the right balance of sweet heat and tang, perfect for lovers of Asian-inspired cuisine.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the Yum Yum Sauce:

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1–2 teaspoons water (to thin, as needed)

For the Bowls:

2 cups cooked white or brown rice
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
2 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, sriracha, grated ginger, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and black pepper. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 1 hour for deeper flavor).
Prepare the Yum Yum Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, rice vinegar, melted butter, garlic powder, sugar, and smoked paprika. Add water a little at a time to reach your desired drizzling consistency. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade (discard excess liquid) and add in a single layer. Sauté for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and lightly caramelized.
Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked rice between bowls. Top each bowl with cooked chicken, shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, and green onions.
Add Toppings: Generously drizzle Yum Yum sauce over each bowl. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

You can swap chicken thighs for chicken breast, shrimp, or tofu for a different protein.
Adjust sriracha to control the heat level, or use another favorite hot sauce.
Prep veggies and sauce ahead of time for quick assembly on busy nights.
Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days (store sauce separately).

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 540
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 54g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 100mg