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Healthy Sticky Chicken Bowls

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A comforting and nutritious meal combining tender chicken in a sweet soy glaze, served over brown rice and fresh veggies.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 2 cups steamed broccoli florets
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cucumber (sliced)
  • Sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • Green onions (sliced for garnish)

Instructions

  1. If cooking brown rice from scratch, start now or use pre-cooked rice.
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper on all sides.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken, and cook without moving for 4 minutes. Flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
  5. Mix cornstarch and water in another bowl until smooth.
  6. Pour the sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer, then stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.
  7. Add chicken back to skillet and toss in the sauce for 1 minute.
  8. Divide rice into bowls and top with sticky chicken, broccoli, carrots, and cucumber.
  9. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently, adding water to prevent drying out.

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