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Healthy Sticky Chicken Bowls Recipe

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These Healthy Sticky Chicken Bowls are a flavorful and balanced meal with sweet, savory, and spicy glazed chicken, tender broccoli, and fluffy rice, all topped with creamy spicy mayo. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked rice
  • 2 small heads broccoli, chopped
  • 3 large chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • Sticky Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp sriracha
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 tsp arrowroot powder mixed with 2 tbsp water (or cornstarch slurry)
  • Spicy Mayo:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 23 tbsp water
  • For Serving: Sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package instructions and set aside.
  2. Chop broccoli into florets and slice chicken into thin strips.
  3. Season chicken with salt, pepper, chili powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, and oregano.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet and cook chicken until golden and cooked through.
  5. Steam or sauté broccoli until tender.
  6. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, sriracha, sesame oil, and ginger. Stir in the arrowroot slurry.
  7. Pour sauce into the skillet with chicken, simmer until it thickens into a glossy glaze.
  8. For spicy mayo, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, and water until smooth and pourable.
  9. Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, and broccoli. Drizzle with spicy mayo and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Swap chicken breasts with thighs, shrimp, or tofu for variety.
  • Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
  • Add shredded carrots, edamame, or bell peppers for extra veggies.
  • Top with chopped cashews or peanuts for crunch.
  • Use tamari instead of soy sauce to make it gluten-free.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 559
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 960mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 63g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg