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Healthy Sticky Chicken Bowls

Healthy Sticky Chicken Bowls for a Flavorful Weeknight Meal

Healthy Sticky Chicken Bowls offer a delightful mix of sweet and savory flavors, making a quick and nutritious dinner option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bowl
  • 2 cups sticky rice or jasmine rice
  • 2 cups broccoli washed and chopped
  • 1 pound chicken breasts sliced into strips
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons honey pure honey preferred
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1-2 tablespoons sriracha to taste
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil optional
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger or fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder or cornstarch
For the Spicy Mayo
  • 1/2 cup mayo or Greek yogurt
  • 1-2 tablespoons sriracha to taste
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted for extra flavor

Equipment

  • pot or rice cooker
  • large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the rice according to package instructions; set aside.
  2. Chop broccoli into small florets and set aside.
  3. Slice chicken into strips, season with salt, pepper, and spices, and toss to coat.
  4. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  5. In the same skillet, stir-fry broccoli for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
  6. Whisk sauce ingredients in a bowl; pour into skillet with chicken and simmer for 3-5 minutes to thicken.
  7. Combine mayo with sriracha and a splash of water in a bowl until smooth.
  8. Assemble bowls: layer rice, chicken, and broccoli; drizzle spicy mayo and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For meal prep, store chicken, rice, and sauce separately. Adjust sriracha levels to suit preference.

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