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Spicy Honey-Ginger Chicken Bowls

A delightful mix of sweet and spicy flavors featuring marinated chicken, fresh toppings, and a creamy Yum Yum sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Fusion
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs Choose your preference between breasts or thighs.
  • 1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce For marinating.
  • 2 tbsp orange juice For marinating.
  • To taste black pepper
For the Sauce
  • 0.33 cup tamari or soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup honey
  • 2-3 tbsp chili paste Adjust for heat preference.
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
For the Yum Yum Sauce
  • 0.33 cup olive oil mayo
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp seasoned salt
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
For Assembly
  • 3-4 cups cooked rice Base for bowls.
  • 1 sliced cucumber For topping.
  • 1 sliced avocado For topping.
  • 1 kimchi For topping.
  • 1 fried wontons For topping.
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil For baking chicken.

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of tamari or soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of orange juice, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts or thighs and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Make the Sauce
  1. In another bowl, whisk together 0.33 cup tamari or soy sauce, 0.25 cup honey, 2-3 tablespoons chili paste, chopped ginger, and garlic to create a tasty glaze for the chicken.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the marinated chicken on a baking sheet drizzled with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  2. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until cooked through, brushing the sauce on the chicken halfway through cooking.
Prepare the Yum Yum Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil mayo, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, and cayenne pepper to create the Yum Yum sauce.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. Once the chicken is cooked, slice it into strips.
  2. Serve over cooked rice and top with sliced cucumber, avocado, kimchi, and fried wontons. Drizzle generously with the Yum Yum sauce before serving.

Notes

Serve these bowls warm. Good for lunch or dinner. Adjust chili paste based on heat preference; start small. Use pre-cooked rice for a quicker meal. For maximum flavor, marinate chicken overnight. Swap chicken for tofu or shrimp for variations.