Name: Healthy Sweet & Savory Sticky Chicken Bowls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breast or thighs, diced; 1 tbsp oil; ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp grated fresh ginger; 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice; ¼ cup water; 1½ tsp cornstarch; 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa; 2–3 cups assorted vegetables (steamed broccoli, carrots, cucumber, edamame); Optional: sesame oil, scallions, sesame seeds

Healthy Sweet & Savory Sticky Chicken Bowls

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Lean chicken tossed in a naturally sweet and savory sticky sauce, served over rice with fresh veggies for a balanced, flavorful bowl ready in 30 minutes.

Author: Maya Lawson
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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1 lb boneless chicken breast or thighs, diced
1 tbsp oil
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
¼ cup water
1½ tsp cornstarch
2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
2–3 cups assorted vegetables (steamed broccoli, carrots, cucumber, edamame)
Optional: sesame oil, scallions, sesame seeds

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Instructions

Heat oil in skillet. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Set aside.
In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, vinegar, water, and cornstarch.
Pour sauce into skillet. Simmer 1–2 minutes until thickened.
Return chicken to pan. Toss to coat and heat through.
Build bowls with rice, sticky chicken, and vegetables.
Garnish with sesame oil, scallions, or sesame seeds. Serve warm.

Notes

Use tamari for gluten-free. Tofu or chickpeas work as vegetarian swaps. Add chili sauce for spice.

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