Description
Try this sticky sweet savory chicken power bowl packed with high protein, vibrant veggies, and a rich glaze. Perfect for healthy dinners and meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken breast (diced)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp ginger (grated)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots (shredded)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1 cup cucumber (sliced)
- 2 tbsp green onions (chopped)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Cook brown rice or quinoa according to package instructions and set aside.
2. In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and rice vinegar.
3. Mix cornstarch with water, then add to the sauce mixture.
4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Add diced chicken and sear for 3–4 minutes without stirring.
6. Flip chicken and cook another 4–5 minutes until fully cooked.
7. Reduce heat and pour sauce over chicken, stirring until thick and glossy.
8. Steam or sauté broccoli for 5–7 minutes until tender-crisp.
9. Slice avocado and cucumber, and prepare shredded carrots.
10. Assemble bowl with grains, sticky chicken, and vegetables.
11. Top with sesame seeds and green onions, then serve.
Notes
- Use low-sodium soy sauce for a healthier option.
- Swap rice with cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
- Store components separately for meal prep.
- Add spicy mayo or chili flakes for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg