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Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls Recipe

Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls Recipe

4.9 from 9 reviews

These Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a sweet and savory sauce, served over fluffy jasmine rice, and topped with colorful veggies.

Ingredients

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For the Sticky Chicken:

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

For Serving:

  • 4 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup steamed broccoli florets
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Cook Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, cook chicken until browned.
  2. Make Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Pour over chicken.
  3. Thicken Sauce: Add cornstarch slurry, cook until sauce thickens.
  4. Assemble Bowls: Divide rice into bowls, top with sticky chicken, carrots, broccoli. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
  5. Serve: Enjoy warm!

Notes

  • You can use chicken breast instead of thighs.
  • For a spicy kick, add sriracha or red pepper flakes to the sauce.
  • Leftovers are great for meal prep.

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