Description
A quick and delicious recipe for Healthy Sticky Chicken Bowls that combines sweet and savory flavors with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken, cut into small pieces
- 1 tbsp oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- Cooked rice
- Green onions, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into small, even pieces to ensure quick cooking.
- Warm the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken to the pan and cook until it starts to brown lightly.
- Add the minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, brown sugar (if using), and rice vinegar or lemon juice.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and let it simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Lower the heat and continue cooking until the sauce is sticky and glossy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or saltiness as desired.
- Scoop warm rice into serving bowls.
- Top with the sticky chicken, then garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
For variations, try adding vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: sticky chicken, healthy dinner, quick recipe, Asian cuisine, chicken bowls