Healthy Sticky Chicken Bowls
A comforting dish combining tender chicken with a delicious, sticky sauce, perfect for busy weeknights and customizable with your favorite vegetables.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken, cut into small pieces tender texture
- 1 tbsp oil for cooking and moisture
- 2 cloves garlic, minced pungent flavor
- 3 tbsp soy sauce umami flavor
- 2 tbsp honey natural sweetness
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional) extra sweetness
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lemon juice for acidity
- 1 tsp chili flakes (optional) spicy kick
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the boneless chicken into small, uniform pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are no longer pink and cooked through.
Cooking
- Add minced garlic to the skillet with the chicken and stir quickly to avoid burning.
- Pour in the soy sauce, honey, and optional brown sugar into the skillet and stir to coat the chicken evenly.
- Add rice vinegar or lemon juice and chili flakes, then simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove the skillet from heat. Scoop cooked rice into serving bowls.
- Serve the chicken over the rice and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Ensure chicken is cut evenly for uniform cooking. Watch garlic closely to avoid burning. Consider adding vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for added nutrition.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g
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