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spicy chicken yum yum rice bowls
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spicy chicken yum yum rice bowls

A flavor-packed rice bowl featuring tender spicy chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy homemade yum yum sauce. A perfect quick dinner or meal prep option that satisfies every craving with heat, crunch, and creaminess.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Fusion
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken:
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For the Yum Yum Sauce:
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 –2 teaspoons sriracha to taste
  • 1 tablespoon water to thin, optional
  • For the Bowl:
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup cucumber slices or ribbons
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • ¼ cup green onions chopped
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • Optional: pickled ginger or edamame

Method
 

  1. Marinate the Chicken
  2. In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with soy sauce, sriracha, honey, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for 10–15 minutes.
  3. Cook the Chicken
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and fully cooked.
  5. Prepare the Yum Yum Sauce
  6. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, rice vinegar, garlic powder, sugar, melted butter, and sriracha. Stir until smooth. Add water to thin if needed.
  7. Assemble the Bowls
  8. Divide cooked rice between 4 serving bowls. Top each with spicy chicken, shredded carrots, cucumber, avocado slices, and green onions.
  9. Drizzle & Serve
  10. Spoon yum yum sauce over the top of each bowl. Garnish with sesame seeds and any optional toppings. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Meal Prep Friendly: Store rice, chicken, and toppings separately. Reheat chicken and rice before assembling.
  • Make it Healthier: Use Greek yogurt instead of mayo in the sauce and brown rice in place of white.
  • Spice Level: Adjust the sriracha in both chicken and sauce to your preferred heat.
  • Vegan Option: Use tofu instead of chicken and vegan mayo for the sauce.