Description
These Healthy Sticky Chicken Bowls are the perfect blend of savory and sweet, with tender chicken coated in a sticky glaze and served over a bed of warm rice. This easy-to-make recipe is comforting, quick, and packed with flavor, making it ideal for busy nights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts (cut into small pieces)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Cooked rice
- Green onions (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into small, even pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the chicken. Cook until lightly browned and fully cooked.
- Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- In a separate bowl, mix together soy sauce, honey, brown sugar (if using), and rice vinegar or lemon juice.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens and sticks to the chicken.
- Prepare the cooked rice and divide it into serving bowls.
- Spoon the sticky chicken over the rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- If you prefer a juicier chicken, use boneless skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce for tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey and brown sugar.
- For a lower-carb option, use cauliflower rice instead of regular rice.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 559 kcal
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 1553mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 73g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 21mg