Description
Sticky Chicken Bowls are a delightful fusion of flavors that make for an easy weeknight dinner or a show-stopping dish for guests. This recipe features juicy chicken glazed with a sweet and spicy sauce, served over fluffy rice and vibrant broccoli. In just 40 minutes, you can whip up a nutritious meal that’s packed with protein and essential vitamins, perfect for family dinners or meal prep. With customizable ingredients, these bowls cater to various dietary preferences and are sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups uncooked rice
- 3 large chicken breasts
- 2 small heads of broccoli (chopped)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 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
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 2–3 tbsp water
- sesame seeds for topping
Instructions
- 1. Cook the rice according to package instructions; set aside.
- 2. Chop broccoli into small florets; prepare for steaming or sautéing.
- 3. Slice chicken breasts into strips and season with salt, pepper, and spices.
- 4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
- 5. Steam or sauté the broccoli until tender but crisp.
- 6. Whisk sticky sauce ingredients together; add to the skillet with chicken and simmer until thickened.
- 7. Mix mayo with sriracha for the spicy mayo.
- 8. Assemble bowls with rice as the base topped with sticky chicken, broccoli, spicy mayo drizzle, and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg