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Sticky Chicken Bowls Recipe

Sticky Chicken Bowls

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Sticky Chicken Bowls are a delightful blend of tender chicken and crisp broccoli, all smothered in a sweet and spicy glaze served over fluffy rice. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, combining bold flavors with healthy ingredients that everyone will enjoy. The sticky sauce, made from soy sauce and honey with a touch of sriracha, elevates the chicken to new heights while maintaining an easy preparation method. With just 40 minutes from start to finish, these bowls are not only satisfying but also customizable to cater to your family’s taste preferences.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 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 to make a slurry (sub cornstarch)
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 23 tbsp water
  • sesame seeds for topping

Instructions

  1. Cook rice as per package instructions; set aside.
  2. Chop broccoli into florets; steam or sauté until tender.
  3. Slice chicken breasts into strips and season with salt, pepper, chili powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, and oregano.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook chicken strips until golden brown.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, sriracha, sesame oil, ground ginger, and arrowroot slurry. Add to skillet with chicken and simmer until thickened.
  6. Assemble bowls by layering rice at the bottom, then adding sticky chicken and broccoli on top.
  • Author: Marjorie
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 63g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg
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