High-Protein

Chili Garlic Chicken Bowls

Sticky chili garlic chicken over rice with charred broccoli — one skillet, 25 minutes, 42g of protein per bowl.

High-Protein

25 min · 42g protein

Sticky chili garlic chicken over rice with charred broccoli — one skillet, 25 minutes, 42g of protein per bowl.

What you need

Ingredients

1.5 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces · 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce · 2 tbsp chili garlic sauce · 1 tbsp honey · 5 garlic cloves, finely grated · 1 tbsp neutral oil

Step 1

Mix the glaze

Whisk the soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, honey, and grated garlic in a small bowl until the honey fully dissolves. Set it next to the stove — once the chicken is searing you will not have time to measure.

Step 2

Sear the chicken

Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat until it shimmers. Add the chicken in a single layer and sear undisturbed for 4 minutes, then toss and cook 3 minutes more until the edges are deep brown.

Step 3

Char the broccoli

Push the chicken to one side, add the broccoli with 2 tablespoons of water, cover, and steam-char for 3 minutes until bright green with brown blistered spots.

Step 4

Glaze and finish

Pull the pan off the heat for ten seconds, pour in the glaze, then return to medium and toss for 2 minutes until it thickens and coats every piece.

Chef's tip

Dry the chicken first

Pat every piece dry with paper towel. Wet surfaces steam instead of searing, and you lose the crust that makes this dish work.

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