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Healthy Sticky Chicken Bowls


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  • Author: seliane
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free

Description

A nourishing blend of marinated chicken, vibrant vegetables, and fluffy rice, drizzled with a sticky sauce that creates a flavor explosion.


Ingredients

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  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
  • 1 cup broccoli, chopped
  • 1 cup carrots, sliced
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds


Instructions

  1. Mix soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the marinade.
  2. Add chicken breasts to the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Cook rice according to package instructions.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook marinated chicken until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side.
  5. Remove chicken from the pan and slice it.
  6. Stir-fry broccoli and carrots in the same skillet until tender.
  7. Layer cooked rice, stir-fried vegetables, and sliced chicken in serving bowls.
  8. Drizzle with leftover marinade and top with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

For a diabetic-friendly version, consider using sugar substitutes like stevia or monk fruit sweetener instead of honey.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg