Description
Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls are a delightful meal that combines juicy chicken coated in a sweet and savory sauce, fluffy rice, and an array of crisp veggies. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for lunch or dinner and serves as a healthier alternative to takeout, making it an ideal option for busy weekdays or casual gatherings. With just 25 minutes of preparation time, these customizable bowls will quickly become a staple in your kitchen!
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
- Honey
- Brown sugar
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Rice vinegar
- Sesame oil
- Cornstarch
- Cooked white or brown rice
- Steamed broccoli
- Shredded carrots
- Cucumber slices
- Avocado slices
Instructions
- Cook white or brown rice according to package instructions and fluff with a fork.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, minced garlic and ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water until smooth.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of oil. Cook the chicken pieces until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour the sticky sauce mixture over the chicken and simmer for 2-3 minutes until it thickens and coats the chicken.
- Assemble bowls by dividing cooked rice among them, topping with sticky chicken and surrounding it with steamed broccoli, shredded carrots, cucumber slices, and avocado.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg