Sticky Chicken Bowls That Are Healthy but Delicious
A quick and healthy sticky chicken bowl recipe with tender chicken glazed in a sweet-savory sauce, served over rice with fresh veggies. Perfect for 30-minute family dinners or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tbsp cornstarch (for chicken)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tbsp oil (avocado or olive oil)
Sticky Sauce:
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp water
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tsp cornstarch
Veggies & Base:
2 cups steamed broccoli
1 large carrot, julienned
4 cups cooked rice or quinoa
Optional: sesame seeds, green onions
Instructions
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Toss chicken with cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
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Whisk all sauce ingredients together in a bowl.
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Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add chicken and sear 4–5 minutes undisturbed. Flip and cook another 3–4 minutes.
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Pour sauce over chicken. Stir and cook until thick and sticky, 2–3 minutes.
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Steam or stir-fry veggies while chicken cooks.
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Build bowls with rice, veggies, and sticky chicken.
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Garnish with sesame seeds or green onion.
Notes
Use tamari for gluten-free. Double the sauce for extra glaze. Add chili paste for heat.