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Quick & Cozy Spicy Honey-Ginger Chicken Bowls w/ Yum Yum Sauce

This Spicy Honey-Ginger Chicken Bowl is the ultimate combination of bold, sweet, and savory flavors. Tender chicken is coated in a sticky honey-ginger glaze, served over fluffy rice, and topped with a creamy Yum Yum Sauce. It’s a quick and customizable meal perfect for weeknights or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:
  • 1 lb chicken breast or thighs cut into cubes
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp chili flakes adjust to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Yum Yum Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 –2 tbsp water to thin
For the Bowl:
  • 2 cups cooked rice white or brown
  • 1 cup steamed vegetables e.g., broccoli, snap peas, or bell peppers
  • Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish optional

Method
 

Prepare the Yum Yum Sauce:
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, rice vinegar, paprika, and garlic powder. Thin with water to your desired consistency. Chill until ready to use.
Cook the Chicken:
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken cubes and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Make the Honey-Ginger Sauce:
  1. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and grated ginger for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Stir in honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili flakes. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Combine Chicken and Sauce:
  1. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce. Cook for another 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens and clings to the chicken.
Assemble the Bowls:
  1. Divide cooked rice between serving bowls.
  2. Top with honey-ginger chicken and steamed vegetables.
  3. Drizzle generously with Yum Yum Sauce.
Serve and Garnish:
  1. Add sesame seeds, green onions, or a squeeze of lime for garnish. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, swap the chicken for tofu or tempeh.
  • Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing chili flakes.
  • Substitute soy sauce with tamari for a gluten-free version.
  • The Yum Yum Sauce can be made a day in advance for a richer flavor.

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