Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls Recipe: A Sweet and Savory Delight 🍗🍚

Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls bring together tender chicken glazed in a rich, sweet, and savory sauce, served over a bed of fluffy rice. The perfect balance of flavors makes it an irresistible dish for weeknights or meal prep!

Cooking Time ⏳

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Servings: 4

My Cooking Experience 👩‍🍳

With over 4 years of cooking experience, I love how this dish comes together so effortlessly! The sticky glaze perfectly coats the chicken, creating a mouthwatering meal every time. 🍗✨

Ingredients 🛒

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, grated
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
• 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions 🍽️

1. Cook the Chicken 🍗

Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken and cook until golden brown and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.

2. Prepare the Sauce 🥣

In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.

3. Simmer and Thicken 🔥

Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken. Simmer for 3-5 minutes, then add the cornstarch slurry. Stir until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken beautifully.

4. Serve and Garnish 🍚

Spoon the sticky chicken over warm rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Enjoy!

Variations 🔄

• Spicier Kick: Add extra red pepper flakes or sriracha. 🌶️
• Vegetarian Option: Swap chicken for tofu. 🍽️
• Extra Crunch: Top with crushed peanuts or cashews. 🥜

Equipment You’ll Need 🔪

• Skillet or pan
• Mixing bowls
• Measuring spoons
• Knife and cutting board

Why You’ll Love It ❤️

• Quick and Easy: A 30-minute meal perfect for busy nights.
• Sweet & Savory Balance: The perfect umami flavor combination.
• Great for Meal Prep: Stays delicious for leftovers.

Nutritional Information 📊

• Calories: ~400 per serving
• Protein: 28g
• Carbs: 45g
• Fat: 10g
• Fiber: 2g

Conclusion 🏁

This Sticky Chicken Rice Bowl is an easy, flavorful dish that satisfies every craving. Whether for a quick dinner or meal prep, it’s guaranteed to be a favorite! 🍗🍚✨

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sticky chicken rice bowls

Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls bring together tender chicken glazed in a rich, sweet, and savory sauce, served over a bed of fluffy rice. The perfect balance of flavors makes it an irresistible dish for weeknights or meal prep!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: dinner

Calories: 400

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tsp ginger grated
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water slurry
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds for garnish
• 2 green onions sliced

Method

 

1. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken and cook until golden brown and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
3. Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken. Simmer for 3-5 minutes, then add the cornstarch slurry. Stir until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken beautifully.
4. Spoon the sticky chicken over warm rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Enjoy!

Notes

• Spicier Kick: Add extra red pepper flakes or sriracha. 🌶️
• Vegetarian Option: Swap chicken for tofu. 🍽️
• Extra Crunch: Top with crushed peanuts or cashews. 🥜