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Spicy Honey-Ginger Chicken Bowls with Yum Yum Sauce : Sweet, Savory, and Totally Craveable

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These Spicy Honey-Ginger Chicken Bowls are a perfect balance of sweet heat, tender chicken, and creamy yum yum sauce. With every bite, you get bold ginger-garlic flavor, a touch of honey sweetness, and a spicy kick that keeps it exciting. Layered over rice with fresh veggies and a drizzle of homemade sauce, this is a weeknight dinner that feels like a treat.

Ingredients

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For the chicken:

1 lb chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

2 tbsp honey

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)

1 tbsp grated ginger

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp oil (for cooking)

Salt and pepper to taste

For the yum yum sauce:

½ cup mayo

1 tbsp ketchup

1 tsp rice vinegar

1 tsp sugar

½ tsp garlic powder

1 tbsp water (to thin, if needed)

For the bowls:

Cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)

Shredded carrots, cucumber, or edamame

Green onions, sesame seeds, or cilantro (optional garnish)

Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, sriracha, ginger, and garlic. Toss chicken in marinade and let sit 15–30 minutes.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken until browned and cooked through (6–8 minutes).

Meanwhile, whisk together all yum yum sauce ingredients until smooth.

Assemble bowls with a base of rice, chicken, veggies, and a generous drizzle of sauce. Garnish as desired.

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