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Easy Healthy Sticky Chicken Bowls

Easy Healthy Sticky Chicken Bowls for a Quick Dinner Delight

Enjoy irresistible Easy Healthy Sticky Chicken Bowls that combine succulent chicken, fluffy rice, and a sticky sauce, perfect for a quick, satisfying dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • - Oven
  • - Baking sheet
  • - Parchment paper
  • - Saucepan
  • Bowls

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 2 lbs Chicken Breasts juicy and tender when baked
  • 2 large Eggs bind the panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs creates a delightful crunch

For the Sauce

  • 1/2 cup Honey adds sweetness and stickiness to the sauce
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar enhances the sauce’s sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar provides acidity and depth
  • 2 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce optional for umami flavor
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce contributes saltiness
  • 3 cloves Garlic fresh minced for aroma
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger infuses warmth and spice
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha adds heat, adjust to taste

For the Rice

  • 1 cup Water essential for cooking rice
  • 1 cup Instant White Rice quick-cooking base

For Garnishing

  • 2 tablespoons Scallions adds color and brightness
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds toasted for a nutty flavor

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Prepare the chicken by rinsing and patting it dry, then cut it into bite-sized pieces.
  • Beat the eggs in a bowl until smooth. In a separate bowl, pour in the panko breadcrumbs.
  • Coat each chicken piece in the egg mixture, then dredge it in the panko breadcrumbs.
  • Arrange the coated chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  • While the chicken is baking, mix the sauce by whisking together honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sriracha in a saucepan. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Toast the sesame seeds in a small pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  • Prepare the rice by boiling water and adding instant rice. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
  • Combine the baked chicken with the sticky sauce, tossing to coat thoroughly.
  • Serve the rice in bowls, top with the sticky chicken, and sprinkle with scallions and toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

Optional: Add an extra drizzle of sriracha for more heat!
Keyword comfort food, Easy Healthy Sticky Chicken Bowls, healthy meal, Quick Dinner, sticky chicken, Weeknight Dinner