Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Cook rice according to package directions and set aside. While rice cooks, chop broccoli into uniform small florets and slice chicken breasts into even 1-inch wide strips for consistent cooking.
- Season chicken strips thoroughly with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, chili powder, onion powder, and oregano. Toss everything in a bowl to ensure even coating on every piece.
- Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken strips in single layer without overcrowding. Cook 5 to 7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Chicken should have no pink remaining and juices should run clear.
- While chicken cooks, steam or sauté broccoli in separate pan or over rice pot until tender-crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes. Florets should be bright green with slight bite.
- In bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, sriracha, sesame oil, and ground ginger until completely smooth and well combined.
- Pour sauce mixture into skillet with cooked chicken over medium heat. Bring to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, then add arrowroot slurry while stirring constantly. Sauce will thicken quickly within 30 to 60 seconds and become glossy, coating back of spoon like maple syrup. Remove from heat immediately.
- Let chicken rest in glaze for 3 to 5 minutes allowing flavors to soak in. Meanwhile, whisk together mayo, sriracha, and water until smooth and pourable.
- Assemble bowls by layering rice, glazed chicken, and steamed broccoli. Drizzle with spicy mayo and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top.
Notes
Store components separately for up to 4 days in refrigerator. Sauce will thicken when cold, add splash of water when reheating. Chicken thighs can substitute for breasts. Reduce sriracha for kid-friendly version. For best results, slice chicken into even strips and let rest in glaze before serving.
