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Healthy Sticky Chicken Bowls with Spicy Mayo and Sesame Seeds Recipe

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This Healthy Sticky Chicken Bowls recipe features tender, spiced chicken strips glazed in a flavorful sticky sauce, served over fluffy rice with steamed broccoli. Topped with a creamy spicy mayo and sesame seeds, this balanced and vibrant bowl is perfect for a nutritious and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Grains and Vegetables

  • 2 cups uncooked rice
  • 2 small heads broccoli, chopped into florets

Chicken and Seasoning

  • 3 large chicken breasts, sliced into strips
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp oregano

Sticky Sauce

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp sriracha
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 tsp arrowroot powder mixed with 2 tbsp water to make a slurry

Spicy Mayo

  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 2 – 3 tbsp water (to thin)

Garnish

  • Sesame seeds for topping

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice: Prepare the rice according to the package instructions until fluffy and tender. Set aside and keep warm.
  2. Prepare broccoli: Chop the broccoli into small florets and set aside for cooking.
  3. Season the chicken: Slice the chicken breasts into strips and season evenly with salt, pepper, chili powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, and oregano to infuse flavor.
  4. Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken strips and cook until golden brown and fully cooked through, ensuring an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
  5. Cook broccoli: Steam or sauté the broccoli in the same skillet or a separate pan until tender but still vibrant and slightly crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Make sticky sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, sriracha, sesame oil, ground ginger, and the arrowroot slurry. Pour this sauce into the skillet over the cooked chicken and simmer until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken well, about 3-5 minutes.
  7. Prepare spicy mayo: In a small bowl, mix mayo with sriracha and gradually add water to achieve a creamy, pourable consistency suitable for drizzling.
  8. Assemble bowls: Divide the cooked rice into serving bowls, top with sticky chicken and broccoli, drizzle with the spicy mayo, and sprinkle with sesame seeds for garnish.

Notes

  • Arrowroot powder is used as a thickening agent; cornstarch can be substituted if preferred.
  • Adjust the amount of sriracha in the sauce and mayo to control the heat level.
  • For a gluten-free version, use tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce alternative.
  • This dish can be meal-prepped by cooking and refrigerating components separately, then assembling when ready to serve.
  • Use fresh garlic and ginger for best flavor impact.

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