Easy Healthy Sticky Chicken Bowls for a Quick Dinner Fix
Discover Easy Healthy Sticky Chicken Bowls made with crispy chicken, fluffy rice, and a sweet and spicy sauce for a quick dinner.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking sheet
- Saucepan
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 pound Chicken Breasts Cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 Eggs Acts as a binding agent
- 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Provides a delightful crunch
For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce Optional
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Consider low-sodium
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Grated
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha Adjust based on heat preference
For the Bowl
- 2 cups Instant White Rice Can use brown rice
- 2 tablespoons Scallions Chopped
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Toasted
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Prepare the chicken by rinsing it under cold water, then pat it dry. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Beat the eggs in a bowl. In another bowl, pour in the panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat the chicken pieces in the beaten eggs, then transfer to the panko breadcrumbs.
- Arrange the coated chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Combine sauce ingredients in a saucepan and bring to boil, then simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Toast sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat for a couple of minutes until fragrant.
- Cook the instant rice according to package instructions.
- Toss the cooked chicken in the thickened sauce until well-coated.
- Assemble your bowls with rice, sticky chicken, and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For best results, customize with your choice of vegetables and ensure proper coating with sauce.