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Sticky BBQ Chicken Bowl with Veggies

Close-up of a Sticky BBQ Chicken Bowl featuring glazed chicken pieces, roasted broccoli, and brown rice.
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Prepare a flavorful bowl featuring sticky, sweet, and smoky BBQ chicken served over brown rice with roasted vegetables.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup chopped sweet potato
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • For the Sticky BBQ Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the broccoli, sweet potato, and bell pepper with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes until tender.
  2. While vegetables roast, prepare the sauce. Combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and garlic powder in a small saucepan.
  3. Bring the sauce mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  4. In a large skillet, cook the chicken pieces over medium-high heat until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  5. Pour half of the prepared BBQ sauce over the cooked chicken. Stir constantly for 1 to 2 minutes until the chicken is well-coated and the sauce becomes very sticky. Reserve the remaining sauce for drizzling.
  6. To assemble the bowls, divide the brown rice among serving bowls. Top with the roasted vegetables and the sticky BBQ chicken.
  7. Drizzle the remaining reserved sauce over the top of each bowl before serving.

Notes

  • For meal prep, store the sauce separately from the chicken and vegetables to maintain texture. Reheat components before adding the final drizzle of sauce.
  • You can substitute brown rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice for a different base.
  • If you prefer a spicier sauce, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the sauce ingredients.

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