Sticky Chicken and Rice | Healthy Postpartum Meals

I have been on a mad hunt to round up the best healthy meals for postpartum moms. Ones that are easy to make, use clean ingredients and are allergen-friendly. Easier said than done, right??

After having baby #6 a friend brought us this rice and we declared it the best rice we’ve ever had. I knew instantly I wanted to pair it with our fav sticky chicken and voila! Here’s a great meal you can enjoy or take to a postpartum mom in your life!

Sticky Bourbon Chicken

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/2 cup coconut aminos
1/4 cup avocado or olive oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup bourbon
1/4 cup coconut sugar, organic maple syrup, or honey
1 tbsp crushed ginger (not dried)
4 cloves crushed garlic

Combine all ingredients in a dish, cover, and marinate overnight or at least a few hours.

Preheat oven to 350. Remove cover and bake for 45 minutes. Broil for 2-3 minutes at the end to get a nice crisp on top.

Easy Oven Rice

You’ll never go back to regular rice after this. Affectionately named Robert’s Rice after my dear friend’s Dad who came up with it!

4 1/4 cups of water
4 tbsp butter
2 tsp salt
2 cups rice

Combine water, butter, and salt in a dish and place in the oven while it preheats. Just until the water is steaming and the butter is melted. Remove from oven and stir in 2 cups of rice.

Bake at 350 for 45 minutes.

Remove from oven, cover, and let sit for 15 minutes. Then fluff with a fork and enjoy!!



I love this as a healthy postpartum meal because it’s filling, packed with protein and SO easy. Both dishes bake for the same amount of time and at the same temp. Top it with green onions and serve it with mixed veggies or broccoli for a stir-fry feel.

Check out the video on how to make it here!