Spicy Honey-Ginger Chicken Bowls with Yum Yum Sauce
This dish features tender chicken glazed in a sweet and spicy marinade, complemented by creamy Yum Yum Sauce, crispy wontons, fresh cucumber, and avocado on a warm mound of rice.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 475kcal
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- 1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce (divided)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- to taste Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2-3 tablespoons chili paste
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
For the Bowls
- 3-4 cups cooked rice
- Sliced cucumber
- Sliced avocado
- Kimchi
- Fried wontons
For the Yum Yum Sauce
- 1/3 cup olive oil mayo
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) to allow for a nice char on the chicken.
- On a large baking sheet, toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon of tamari and 1 tablespoon of orange juice. Season with black pepper and lightly toss with cornstarch or arrowroot powder. Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 15 minutes.
Making the Glaze
- While the chicken is baking, whisk together ⅓ cup of tamari, 2 tablespoons of orange juice, honey, chili paste, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.
- After 30 minutes of baking, pour ⅔ of the sauce over the chicken, toss to coat, and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Broil for 1-2 minutes to char the edges.
Yum Yum Sauce Preparation
- In a small bowl, mix mayo, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, and cayenne pepper. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Assembly
- Place cooked rice into bowls, top with glazed chicken, cucumber slices, avocado, kimchi, and fried wontons. Drizzle generously with Yum Yum Sauce.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the tamari and orange juice for a few hours or overnight. Use an Instant Pot for a quicker method. Add more cayenne or red pepper flakes for extra heat. Substitutions include using agave syrup instead of honey or cauliflower rice instead of traditional rice.