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Sticky Orange Chicken Bowls with Yum Yum Sauce

A quick and easy meal featuring tender chicken in a sticky orange glaze served over rice, topped with a creamy yum yum sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed) Freshly squeezed is always best
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Yum Yum Sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
For Serving
  • Cooked rice (jasmine or brown, your choice!)
  • Optional: steamed vegetables (like broccoli, carrots, or snap peas) and green onions, sliced, for garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix together the orange juice, soy sauce, honey, corn starch, minced garlic, minced ginger, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  2. Place the chicken pieces in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Yum Yum Sauce
  1. While the chicken is marinating, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, and salt in a separate small bowl.
  2. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
Cooking
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting the excess drip off.
  3. Cook the chicken in batches for about 5-7 minutes until it’s golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Once the chicken is done, pour the leftover marinade into the skillet and let it bubble away for a couple of minutes until it thickens and becomes sticky.
Serving
  1. In bowls, layer a scoop of rice, top it with the sticky chicken, and drizzle generously with yum yum sauce.
  2. If you’re feeling fancy, toss some steamed veggies and sliced green onions on top.

Notes

You can marinate the chicken the night before or in the morning if you’re feeling ambitious. This dish comes together in no time after that. Feel free to toss in any veggies you love. If your yum yum sauce ends up too thick, just add a tad bit of water or more vinegar until you reach the desired consistency.