Description
Inspired by a life-changing bite from a summer food truck, this bowl has it all—sweet, spicy, creamy, crunchy, and tangy. It’s comfort with a kick, perfect for sharing, savoring, or devouring solo with chopsticks and a smile. One pan, one sauce, and one unforgettable meal. Ready to turn Tuesday into magic?
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
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1½ lbs chicken breasts or thighs (sliced thin)
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1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari (for marinade)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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Black pepper to taste
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⅓ cup soy sauce or tamari
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2 tbsp orange juice
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¼ cup honey
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2–3 tbsp chili paste (like sambal or gochujang)
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1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated or chopped)
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2 garlic cloves (chopped)
For Serving:
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3–4 cups cooked rice
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Sliced cucumber
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Avocado slices
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Kimchi
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Fried wonton strips
For Yum Yum Sauce:
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⅓ cup olive oil mayo
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2 tbsp ketchup
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp seasoned salt
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¼ tsp cayenne (optional)
Instructions
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Marinate chicken with 1 tbsp soy sauce, olive oil, and pepper. Let sit 15–30 mins.
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Mix Glaze: Whisk remaining soy sauce, orange juice, honey, chili paste, ginger, and garlic.
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Sear Chicken: Cook in a hot skillet until golden, about 5–7 mins per side.
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Glaze It: Pour in sauce. Simmer 2–4 mins until thick. (Use cornstarch slurry if needed.)
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Make Sauce: Mix Yum Yum ingredients. Let chill while you cook.
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Assemble Bowls: Layer rice, chicken, toppings. Drizzle with Yum Yum. Devour immediately!
Notes
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Use fresh ginger for best zing
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Cool elements (like cucumber and avo) balance the heat
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Leftover chicken = amazing tacos or wraps
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Sauce too spicy? Add more honey or avocado
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Rice too plain? Try jasmine or coconut rice!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 530 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 14g
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g