Description
Sticky chicken rice bowls feature tender, glazed chicken tossed in a rich soy-honey sauce, served over fluffy jasmine rice with fresh vegetables. A quick, customizable meal perfect for weeknights and meal prep!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breast), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the Sticky Sauce:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For the Rice Bowls:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (or brown rice)
- 1 cup steamed broccoli
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup sliced bell peppers
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Chicken
- Toss chicken pieces with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, flipping occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
2. Make the Sticky Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and sesame oil.
- Pour sauce over the cooked chicken in the pan.
- Simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
3. Assemble the Rice Bowls
- Divide cooked rice into serving bowls.
- Top with sticky chicken, steamed broccoli, shredded carrots, and sliced bell peppers.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
4. Serve and Enjoy
- Serve immediately while warm.
- Optional: Drizzle with sriracha or extra soy sauce for added flavor.
Notes
- Protein Swap – Substitute chicken with shrimp, tofu, or beef.
- Grain Alternatives – Use quinoa, cauliflower rice, or soba noodles instead of rice.
- Vegetable Options – Add snap peas, bok choy, mushrooms, or baby corn.
- Extra Crunch – Top with crushed peanuts or cashews for texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
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