Learn how to make delicious Irresistible Spicy Honey-Ginger Chicken Bowls with Creamy Yum Yum Sauce. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Ingredients
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
1 cup jasmine rice, cooked
1 cup steamed broccoli florets
1 carrot, julienned
1/2 cup red bell pepper, sliced
1/4 cup scallions, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Yum Yum Sauce:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and chili flakes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix well to create a marinade.
Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors. This reminds me of the way my abuela marinated her meats, always with a keen sense of smell and taste.
While the chicken marinates, prepare the yum yum sauce by whisking together the mayonnaise, tomato paste, rice vinegar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and honey in a small bowl. Set aside in the fridge to chill.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Meanwhile, cook the jasmine rice according to package instructions, and steam the broccoli until tender.
Assemble the bowls by dividing the cooked rice among four bowls. Top with the spicy honey-ginger chicken, steamed broccoli, julienned carrots, and red bell pepper slices.
Drizzle generously with the creamy yum yum sauce and garnish with chopped scallions.
