🥡 Sticky Sesame Chicken Power Bowl
This is the meal that proves you never have to eat boring, dry diet food to hit your goals. You get the sweet, salty, savory hit of a restaurant takeout box, but it is completely macro-friendly. Packed with lean protein to sculpt your muscles and fibrous greens to keep your digestion moving.
Step-by-Step Prep (20 Minutes)
Step 1: The Foundation
Get your rice cooking according to the packet instructions. If you are extremely short on time, use a pre-cooked microwave rice pouch, work smart, not hard!
Step 2: The Green Crunch
Place your broccoli in a small pot with a splash of water, cover with a lid, and steam on medium heat for 3–4 minutes. You want it bright green with a firm crunch, not mushy.
Step 3: The Golden Sear
Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat with a quick spray of cooking oil. Toss in your chicken strips and let them sizzle for 5–6 minutes until they are golden brown on the outside and cooked through.
Step 4: The Sticky Glaze
Turn the heat down to low. In a small cup, mix your soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and sriracha. Pour this directly into the pan over the chicken. Let it bubble and thicken for about 60 seconds, tossing the chicken until every piece is coated in that sticky, glossy glaze.
Step 5: The Assembly
Add your rice to the bottom of the bowl. Lay your steamed broccoli on one side and your sticky chicken on the other. Scrape every last drop of that glaze from the pan and drizzle it over the top. Finish with a generous sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Jasmine Rice: 1/2 cup, cooked (Swap for cauliflower rice if you want an ultra low-carb day)
Broccoli Florets: 1 large cup (Incredible for gut health and fiber)
Avocado: 1/4, sliced (Optional, for extra creaminess)
Chicken Breast: 150g, sliced into bite-sized strips
Soy Sauce or Tamari: 1 tbsp (Use Tamari for a gluten-free, anti-bloat option)
Honey: 1 tsp
Sesame Oil: 1 tsp
Garlic: 1 clove, minced
Sriracha: 1 tsp (Optional, if you like a kick!)
Sesame Seeds: 1 tsp to garnish