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Healthy Sticky Chicken Bowls with Rice and Broccoli Recipe

Healthy Sticky Chicken Bowls with Rice and Broccoli

This Healthy Sticky Chicken Bowls with Rice and Broccoli recipe combines tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and fluffy rice with a sweet and savory sauce, perfect for quick dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 5 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups uncooked rice
  • 2 small heads broccoli chopped
  • 3 large chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sriracha plus 1 tbsp for mayo
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup mayo for drizzling
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 tsp arrowroot powder mixed with 2 tbsp water
  • 2-3 tbsp water for adjusting mayo
  • sesame seeds for topping
  • 3 cloves garlic minced

Equipment

  • Large pan
  • Pot for steaming
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook the rice according to package instructions.
  2. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute.
  3. Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, 2 tbsp sriracha, sesame oil, salt, pepper, chili powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, oregano, ground ginger, and arrowroot powder mixed with water.
  5. Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and simmer for about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
  6. In a separate pot, steam or cook the chopped broccoli until tender.
  7. To serve, place rice in bowls, top with sticky chicken, broccoli, and drizzle with mayo mixed with 2-3 tbsp of water to adjust its consistency. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 35gFat: 15g

Notes

Feel free to customize this recipe with your choice of protein or additional vegetables.

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