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Sticky Chicken Bowls Healthy 50-Minute Weeknight Dinner

Sticky Chicken Bowls

Tender chicken strips in a glossy honey-garlic sriracha glaze with broccoli and rice, topped with spicy mayo
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 475

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups uncooked rice
  • 2 small heads broccoli chopped into florets
  • 3 large chicken breasts about 1.5 lbs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons arrowroot powder mixed with 2 tablespoons water (or cornstarch)
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha for spicy mayo
  • 2-3 tablespoons water for spicy mayo
  • Sesame seeds for topping

Equipment

  • Large skillet or sauté pan
  • Medium saucepan for rice
  • Chef's knife
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Whisk or spoon for mixing sauce

Method
 

  1. Cook rice according to package instructions and set aside.
  2. Chop broccoli into small, bite-sized florets and set aside.
  3. Slice chicken breasts into strips and season generously with salt, pepper, paprika, chili powder, onion powder, and oregano.
  4. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken strips and cook for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through to 165°F internal temperature.
  5. Steam or sauté broccoli in same pan or separately until tender but still bright green, about 4-5 minutes.
  6. For sticky sauce, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, sriracha, sesame oil, ground ginger, and arrowroot slurry in bowl until completely smooth with no lumps.
  7. Pour sauce into skillet with cooked chicken. Simmer gently while stirring constantly until sauce thickens and becomes glossy, about 2-3 minutes. Don't overcook or sauce becomes too thick.
  8. For spicy mayo, stir together mayonnaise, sriracha, and water until it reaches drizzleable consistency.
  9. To assemble, place generous scoop of rice in each bowl. Top with sticky chicken and broccoli, drizzle with spicy mayo, and finish with sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Notes

Don't overcook sauce as arrowroot slurry thickens quickly. Once glossy and coats spoon, pull off heat. Supports balanced eating with lean protein and fiber-rich broccoli. Naturally sweetened with honey. Add slurry after sauce starts simmering and stir constantly.
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