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Sticky Orange Chicken Bowls with Yum Yum Sauce

A scrumptious and vibrant meal that's easy to whip up, perfect for busy weekdays. Packed with flavor and customizable to your taste!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed if you’re feeling fancy)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey who doesn’t love a little sweetness?
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced hello, flavor!
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water for that sticky glaze
For the Salad Bowls
  • 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice if you’re keeping it light)
  • 2 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, you name it)
  • 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • Green onions, sliced for garnish
For the Yum Yum Sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • a sprinkle of paprika
  • a splash of water to thin it out

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, tomato paste, sugar, garlic powder, paprika, and a splash of water. Adjust the water for your desired consistency and set aside.
Cooking the Chicken
  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the chicken pieces. Sauté them until they get a nice golden color, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Pour in the orange juice, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and ginger. Bring to a gentle simmer and let it reduce for about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the cornstarch mixture to thicken your sauce. Cook until it’s all glazy and shiny (another minute or two). If it gets too thick, just add a splash of water to loosen it up a bit.
Assembly
  1. Get your rice ready as the base of the bowl. Top it with the sticky chicken and then pile on those fresh veggies. Finish it off with a generous drizzle of Yum Yum sauce and a sprinkle of green onions.

Notes

Time-Saving Hack: Cook up a big batch of rice ahead of time. Just reheat when you’re ready to eat! Feel free to swap in favorite vegetables like leftover broccoli or snap peas. Lumpy sauce? No worries if it looks a little lumpy—it’s all part of the magic!