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Sticky Chicken and Rice Bowls

Perfect Sticky Chicken and Rice Bowls: A Comfort Food Favorite


  • Author: Lauren Baker
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

These Sticky Chicken and Rice Bowls are a delicious mix of tender chicken coated in a sweet, savory sauce served over fluffy jasmine rice. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 2 cups water
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 pound chicken thighs or breasts, diced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons water)
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Rinse rice and cook with water and a pinch of salt. Fluff with a fork when done.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper, cook in oil until golden, and set aside.
  • Combine soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil in the skillet. Simmer and thicken with cornstarch slurry.
  • Add chicken back to the skillet and coat with sauce. Simmer until heated through.
  • Assemble bowls with rice, sticky chicken, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Add steamed vegetables for extra nutrition.
  • Adjust sweetness or spice level to suit your taste.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat gently.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired