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Sticky Chicken Bowls

Sticky Chicken Bowls for a Cozy Weeknight Dinner Bliss

Sticky Chicken Bowls are a comforting weeknight meal that combines tender chicken, spicy sauce, and colorful vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken Breasts Can substitute with boneless thighs.
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable or canola oil.
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder Adjust according to heat preference.
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Oregano
For the Sticky Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Use gluten-free tamari as an option.
  • 1/3 cup Honey
  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 tsp Ground Ginger
  • 1 tbsp Arrowroot Powder Can substitute with cornstarch.
For the Spicy Mayo Drizzle
  • 1/2 cup Mayo
  • 1 tbsp Water To thin to desired consistency.
For the Bowl Assembly
  • 2 cups Rice (uncooked) Jasmine or medium-grain recommended.
  • 2 cups Broccoli (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pot for cooking rice

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the rice according to package instructions, typically about 15-18 minutes until tender.
  2. Chop broccoli into small florets for even cooking.
  3. Slice chicken breasts into strips and season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, chili powder, onion powder, and oregano.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear chicken strips for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. In the same skillet, sauté broccoli for 4-5 minutes until bright green and tender but crisp.
  6. Whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, sriracha, sesame oil, ground ginger, and arrowroot powder, then pour over cooked chicken.
  7. Make the spicy mayo by mixing mayo with sriracha and water until smooth.
  8. Assemble the bowls with rice, sticky chicken, sautéed broccoli, drizzle with spicy mayo, and sprinkle sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Adjust spice levels to suit your taste preferences and consider making the sauce ahead of time for convenience.

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