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Healthy Sticky Chicken Bowls

Healthy Sticky Chicken Bowls for a Quick Protein-Packed Dinner

Discover Healthy Sticky Chicken Bowls, a quick and nutritious dinner option.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces substitute with thighs for richer flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil for sautéing
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
  • 3 cloves Minced garlic can be swapped with garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons Water for slurry
For the Bowls
  • 2 cups Cooked brown rice opt for pre-cooked rice to save time
  • 2 cups Steamed broccoli florets
  • 1 cup Shredded carrots
  • 1 cup Cucumber, sliced
  • to taste Sesame seeds for garnish
  • to taste Sliced green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Pot
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by cooking your brown rice if it's not pre-cooked, which will take about 45 minutes.
  2. Season the cut chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.
  3. Whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. In another bowl, mix cornstarch with water to form a slurry.
  4. Once chicken is cooked, pour the sauce into the skillet and simmer for 1 minute. Add cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add the chicken back to the skillet and toss to coat well with the sauce.
  6. To serve, divide rice among bowls, top with chicken mixture, steamed broccoli, shredded carrots, and sliced cucumber. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Avoid overcooking chicken to maintain tenderness. Store chicken, rice, and veggies separately for best reheating results.

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