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Homemade chicken rice bowl with sticky glazed chicken, steamed broccoli, and jasmine rice in white bowl - Aunty Meals healthy recipe

Healthy Chicken Rice Bowl

Healthy chicken rice bowl with sticky glazed chicken, steamed broccoli, and fluffy jasmine rice. Perfect meal prep dinner that's nutritious, delicious, and ready in 30 minutes for busy families.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Asian-Inspired
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1.5 cups jasmine rice uncooked
  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets cut into uniform pieces
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • ¼ cup honey natural sweetener
  • 2 tablespoon rice vinegar for tangy brightness
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted variety preferred
  • 2 teaspoon fresh ginger grated fine
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch for coating and sauce
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil for cooking chicken
  • 2 tablespoon sesame seeds white or black
  • 3 stalks green onions chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce optional for heat

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Medium saucepan
  • Steamer basket
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Whisk
  • Serving bowls
  • Fine grater

Method
 

  1. Rinse jasmine rice until water runs clear, cook according to package directions
  2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, coat lightly with cornstarch
  3. Heat vegetable oil in large skillet over medium-high heat
  4. Cook chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown
  5. Transfer chicken to plate, keep skillet with drippings
  6. Add garlic and ginger to same skillet, cook 30 seconds
  7. Whisk soy sauce, honey, vinegar, sesame oil in bowl
  8. Pour sauce into skillet, bring to gentle simmer
  9. Return chicken, toss to coat, cook 2-3 minutes until sticky
  10. Steam broccoli 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp
  11. Divide rice between bowls, top with chicken and broccoli
  12. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, serve immediately

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.