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Spicy Honey-Ginger Chicken Bowls with Yum Yum Sauce 

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These Spicy Honey-Ginger Chicken Bowls with Yum Yum Sauce are the perfect combination of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. Tender chicken is coated in a spicy honey-ginger sauce, served over rice and topped with fresh cucumber, creamy avocado, kimchi, and crispy fried wontons. The creamy, tangy Yum Yum sauce ties everything together. Ready in just 35 minutes, these flavor-packed bowls are perfect for a quick and impressive weeknight dinner!

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 tablespoon + ⅓ cup tamari or soy sauce (divided)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2–3 tablespoons chili paste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped

For Serving:

  • 3–4 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or preferred variety)
  • Sliced cucumber
  • Sliced avocado
  • Kimchi
  • Fried wontons

For the Yum Yum Sauce:

  • ⅓ cup olive oil mayo
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Prepare and Bake the Chicken: On a baking sheet, toss chicken with 1 tablespoon tamari, 1 tablespoon orange juice, black pepper, and cornstarch (or arrowroot powder). Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Make the Sauce: While chicken bakes, whisk together ⅓ cup tamari, 2 tablespoons orange juice, honey, chili paste, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.
  • Finish Cooking the Chicken: After 15 minutes, pour two-thirds of the sauce over the chicken, toss to coat, and return to the oven for 5 minutes or until fully cooked. Broil for 1-2 minutes to char the edges. Drizzle with the remaining sauce.
  • Prepare the Yum Yum Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayo, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, and cayenne pepper. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Assemble the Bowls: Serve rice in bowls, top with sliced chicken, cucumber, avocado, kimchi, and fried wontons. Drizzle with Yum Yum sauce and serve.

Notes

  • Vegetarian Option: Swap chicken for tofu or tempeh for a plant-based dish.
  • More Heat: Add extra chili paste or sriracha for a spicier kick.
  • Rice Alternatives: Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb option or quinoa for extra protein.
  • Sweeten It Up: Add more honey for a sweeter flavor.
  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course, Chicken
  • Method: Baking, Stir-frying
  • Cuisine: Asian Fusion
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Find it online: https://sophiasplate.com/spicy-honey-ginger-chicken-bowls-with-yum-yum-sauce/