Description
Healthy Sticky Chicken Bowls Recipe for a Flavorful Dinner
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Sticky Rice (or substitute with jasmine or basmati rice)
- 1 lb Chicken Breasts (can be replaced with boneless, skinless thighs)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (or neutral oil like avocado or canola)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder (adjust based on spice preference)
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Oregano (use fresh if available)
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce (or gluten-free soy sauce or tamari)
- 2 tablespoons Honey (or maple syrup/agave for a vegan option)
- 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced; can substitute with garlic powder)
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha (adjust for spice level)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil (or omit for allergies)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger (or fresh ginger)
- 1 tablespoon Arrowroot Powder (or cornstarch slurry)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds
- 1/4 cup Spicy Mayo (made from mayo and sriracha; can substitute with Greek yogurt)
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: Start by cooking the sticky rice according to the package instructions. Set aside once done.
- Prepare the Broccoli: Chop the broccoli into small florets and set aside.
- Season the Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts into strips and season with salt, pepper, chili powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, and oregano.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add the chicken strips, and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Sauté the Broccoli: In the same pan, steam or sauté the chopped broccoli until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Whisk the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, sriracha, sesame oil, ground ginger, and arrowroot powder until well combined.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Pour the sauce into the skillet with chicken, and simmer until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Make the Spicy Mayo: Mix mayo, sriracha, and water to desired consistency.
- Assemble the Bowls: Serve rice in each bowl, top with sticky chicken and broccoli, drizzle with spicy mayo, and sprinkle sesame seeds.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels to your preference.
- For a vegan option, use plant-based chicken and substitute honey with maple syrup or agave.
- Use fresh herbs for a more vibrant flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg