Description

These irresistible Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls combine tender, glazed chicken with fluffy rice for the perfect sweet and savory meal. Easy to make and packed with flavor, this recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep. The sticky glaze coats every bite of chicken while the rice soaks up all the delicious sauce.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups white rice (jasmine or basmati work best)
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp ginger, grated
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
2 green onions, sliced
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

Cook rice according to package instructions using 2:1 water to rice ratio
Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and prepare the sticky sauce by whisking together soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar
Cook chicken in oil until lightly browned, then add sauce and simmer until thickened into a sticky glaze
Prepare garnishes by slicing green onions and measuring sesame seeds
Assemble bowls with rice, sticky chicken, and garnishes

Notes

For extra veggies, add steamed broccoli, snap peas, or carrots
Substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian version
Use quinoa or cauliflower rice for lower-carb options
Store components separately for best meal prep results
Reheat with a splash of water to revive the sticky texture

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 520 Kcal
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 980mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 72g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 34g
Cholesterol: 120mg

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