Spicy Honey-Ginger Chicken Bowls with Yum Yum Sauce

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

• 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• 1 tablespoon + ⅓ cup tamari or soy sauce (divided)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• ¼ cup honey
• 2-3 tablespoons chili paste
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped

For Serving:

• 3-4 cups cooked rice
• Sliced cucumber
• Sliced avocado
• Kimchi
• Fried wontons

For the Yum Yum Sauce:

• ⅓ cup olive oil mayo
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

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Instructions:

Preheat the Oven:

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

Prepare and Bake the Chicken:

1. On a large baking sheet, toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon tamari and 1 tablespoon orange juice. Season with black pepper.
2. Sprinkle cornstarch (or arrowroot powder) over the chicken and lightly toss.
3. Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 15 minutes.

Make the Sauce:

1. While the chicken bakes, whisk together ⅓ cup tamari, 2 tablespoons orange juice, honey, chili paste, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.

Finish Cooking the Chicken:

1. After the chicken has baked for 30 minutes, pour two-thirds of the sauce over it and toss to coat.
2. Return the chicken to the oven for another 5 minutes or until cooked through.
3. Switch the oven to broil for the final 1-2 minutes to char the edges of the chicken.
4. If desired, drizzle the remaining sauce over the chicken once it’s done.

Prepare the Yum Yum Sauce:

1. In a small bowl, mix mayo, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, and cayenne pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste with more cayenne or salt.

Assemble the Bowls:

1. To serve, place cooked rice in bowls and top with:
   • Sliced chicken
   • Sliced cucumber
   • Sliced avocado
   • Kimchi
   • Fried wontons
2. Spoon yum yum sauce over everything and enjoy!

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This dish is packed with flavors and textures from the crispy chicken, tangy sauce, creamy avocado, refreshing cucumber, and spicy kimchi. It’s perfect for a hearty, customizable meal! Enjoy!