Print

Healthy Sticky Chicken Bowls Recipe! Recipe

Healthy Sticky Chicken Bowls Recipe! Recipe
Print Recipe

★★★★★

4.9 from 11 reviews

This Healthy Sticky Chicken Bowls recipe features tender chicken breasts cooked in a flavorful sticky sauce, served over fluffy rice and fresh broccoli. Drizzled with a spicy mayo and topped with sesame seeds, this dish is a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors that make for a wholesome and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked rice
  • 2 small heads broccoli, chopped
  • 3 large chicken breasts, sliced into strips
  • 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

Sticky Sauce

  • 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 (substitute for cornstarch)

Spicy Mayo

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 2–3 tbsp water
  • Sesame seeds for topping

Instructions

  1. Cook Rice: Cook the rice according to package instructions until fluffy, then set aside.
  2. Prepare Broccoli: Chop broccoli into small florets and set aside for cooking later.
  3. Season Chicken: Slice chicken breasts into strips. Season evenly with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, chili powder, onion powder, and oregano for a well-rounded flavor base.
  4. Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken strips and cook until golden brown and fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
  5. Cook Broccoli: In the same skillet or a separate pan, steam or sauté the broccoli florets until tender but still crisp, about 4-5 minutes.
  6. Make Sticky Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, sriracha, sesame oil, ground ginger, and the arrowroot slurry. Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the cooked chicken and simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken pieces beautifully.
  7. Prepare Spicy Mayo: In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sriracha, and 2 to 3 tablespoons of water until the consistency is pourable and smooth.
  8. Assemble Bowls: Divide cooked rice into serving bowls. Top with the sticky glazed chicken and steamed broccoli. Drizzle the spicy mayo over the top and sprinkle with sesame seeds for garnish.

Notes

  • You can substitute arrowroot powder with cornstarch if unavailable.
  • Adjust the amount of sriracha according to your heat preference.
  • For gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
  • Mayonnaise can be substituted with vegan mayo for a vegan-friendly version.
  • Ensure chicken is fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) for safety.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.

Nutrition

Keywords: Healthy chicken bowls, sticky chicken recipe, spicy mayo chicken, Asian chicken bowl, easy dinner bowl, honey soy chicken

Find it online: https://topreci.com/healthy-sticky-chicken-bowls-recipe-recipe-2/