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Healthy Sticky Chicken Bowls

Savoring Healthy Sticky Chicken Bowls for Easy Weeknight Dinners

Healthy Sticky Chicken Bowls offer a nutritious, high-protein delight perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts or boneless thighs
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil for searing
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce for umami flavor
  • 1/4 cup Honey for sweetness
  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch for thickening
  • 2 tbsp Water for cornstarch slurry
For the Bowl
  • 2 cups Cooked Brown Rice can use instant rice
  • 2 cups Broccoli Florets or other veggies
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots
  • 1 cup Cucumber sliced
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds for garnish
  • 2 stalks Green Onions sliced for garnish

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the brown rice according to package instructions or start with pre-cooked rice for convenience.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
  5. Mix cornstarch with water in another bowl to create a slurry. Add the soy sauce mixture to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
  6. Gradually add the cornstarch slurry, stirring continuously until sauce thickens.
  7. Return the chicken to the skillet, toss to coat in sauce, and heat through for a minute.
  8. Assemble the bowls with rice, topped with chicken, veggies, sesame seeds, and green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store components separately to maintain freshness; chicken lasts up to 4 days in the fridge.

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