Description
These Spicy Chicken Yum Yum Rice Bowls feature tender, marinated chicken cooked to caramelized perfection and served over fluffy jasmine or basmati rice. Topped with fresh shredded carrots, cucumber, creamy avocado, and a zesty, homemade Yum Yum sauce, this vibrant Asian-inspired dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
For the Bowls:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- sesame seeds for garnish
For the Yum Yum Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1–2 teaspoons sriracha (to taste)
- 1–2 tablespoons water to thin
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Add the bite-sized chicken pieces and toss until well coated. Let the chicken marinate for at least 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked through and caramelized with a golden-brown exterior.
- Prepare the Yum Yum Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, rice vinegar, garlic powder, sugar, paprika, and sriracha. Adjust the sriracha amount to your preferred spice level. Thin the sauce by slowly adding 1 to 2 tablespoons water until you reach a smooth, drizzling consistency.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked jasmine or basmati rice evenly among four bowls. Top each bowl with the spicy chicken, shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, avocado slices, and chopped green onions.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle each bowl generously with Yum Yum sauce and garnish with sesame seeds. Serve the bowls warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- You can swap chicken with tofu or shrimp for a vegetarian or seafood variation.
- These bowls hold up well for meal prep. Store the cooked chicken, rice, veggies, and Yum Yum sauce separately in airtight containers and assemble just before eating.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Adjust the level of sriracha in both marinade and sauce to customize the spice level to your liking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
