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Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls with tender chicken and flavorful rice

Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls

A quick and comforting meal featuring tender chicken in a savory-sweet sauce over rice, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Comfort Food
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken
  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced into bite-sized pieces You can substitute with chicken thighs for juicier results.
For the sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Use tamari for a gluten-free option.
  • 2 tablespoons honey Maple syrup or agave can be used as substitutes.
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch To thicken the sauce.
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil For cooking the chicken.
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
For serving
  • 2 cups cooked rice (jasmine or short-grain) Make sure rice is ready before starting the chicken.
  • to taste green onions, chopped For garnish.
  • to taste sesame seeds For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, cornstarch, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth and no lumps remain to prepare the sauce.
Cooking
  1. Warm the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
  2. Add the diced chicken in a single layer and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden on the outside—about 4–6 minutes.
  3. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens to a glossy coating—about 3–5 minutes.
Serving
  1. Spoon the saucy chicken over the cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds for texture and brightness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of water or in the microwave.

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