Description
A quick, flavorful, and healthy dinner option, this sticky garlic chicken bowl is perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken is coated in a sweet-savory garlic sauce and paired with fluffy rice and fresh steamed broccoli. It’s a comforting meal that tastes like your favorite takeout—but made fresh at home in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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2 medium chicken breasts, diced
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3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
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2 tablespoons honey
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (or ½ teaspoon ground ginger)
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 tablespoon chopped parsley or green onion, for garnish
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1 cup uncooked white rice (yields ~2.5 cups cooked)
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2 cups fresh broccoli florets
Instructions
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Cook rice according to package instructions: rinse rice, combine with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt, bring to a boil, reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Let sit covered for another 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
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Steam the broccoli florets in a steamer basket over boiling water for 4–5 minutes or microwave with a splash of water in a covered bowl for 3–4 minutes. Set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook for 6–7 minutes until golden brown.
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Add garlic and ginger to the pan, stir constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Pour in soy sauce and honey, stirring to coat the chicken. Reduce heat and simmer for 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes sticky.
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To assemble, divide the cooked rice between two bowls. Add steamed broccoli and top with sticky garlic chicken. Drizzle extra sauce over the rice if desired.
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Garnish with chopped parsley or green onion before serving.
Notes
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Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha to the sauce for heat.
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Brown rice or cauliflower rice can be used as a healthier base.
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Swap chicken for shrimp, tofu, or boneless chicken thighs if preferred.
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Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days; reheat gently in a skillet or microwave with a splash of water to keep the sauce saucy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes