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Healthy Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls – Meal Prep Friendly!

These Healthy Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls are the perfect mix of sweet, savory, and slightly spicy flavors, all packed into a wholesome, balanced meal. With juicy, glazed chicken, fluffy rice, and crisp-tender broccoli, this dish is perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a simple yet satisfying way to enjoy an Asian-inspired meal at home!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 3 large chicken breasts diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
For the Sticky Sauce
  • ½ cup soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp sriracha adjust for spice level
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 tsp arrowroot powder + 2 tbsp water for thickening
For the Bowl
  • 2 cups uncooked rice Jasmine or Basmati
  • 2 small heads of broccoli chopped
For the Spicy Mayo Drizzle (Optional)
  • ½ cup mayo
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 2 –3 tbsp water to thin for drizzling
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook the Rice & Broccoli
  2. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  3. Cook the rice according to package instructions.
  4. Steam or sauté the chopped broccoli until bright green and slightly tender.
  5. Prepare & Cook the Chicken
  6. Toss diced chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, chili powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, and oregano.
  7. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked.
  8. Make the Sticky Sauce
  9. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, sriracha, sesame oil, and ginger.
  10. Pour the sauce into the skillet with the chicken and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
  11. Mix arrowroot powder with water to make a slurry, then stir it into the sauce to thicken.
  12. Assemble the Bowls
  13. Start with a base of steamed rice.
  14. Add the sticky chicken and broccoli on top.
  15. Drizzle with spicy mayo and sprinkle sesame seeds for garnish.

Notes

  • Swap chicken for tofu to make it vegetarian.
  • Reduce sriracha if you prefer a milder dish.
  • Store leftovers in meal-prep containers for up to 4 days.

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