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Colorful chicken rice bowl featuring glazed sticky chicken pieces atop fluffy steamed rice, garnished with green scallions and sesame seeds, with a vibrant mix of steamed vegetables on a rustic plate.

Delicious Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls for Easy Weeknights

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A quick and flavorful dish featuring tender glazed chicken served over fluffy rice with fresh vegetables and sesame seeds, perfect for busy weeknights.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • Steamed broccoli or mixed vegetables (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and cornstarch in a bowl to create the sauce.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
  4. Add the sauce to the chicken and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  5. Serve the glazed chicken over cooked jasmine rice, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Add steamed vegetables if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate chicken in soy and honey mixture for 30 minutes before cooking. Adjust sweetness and saltiness to taste.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired
  • Diet: Healthy

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 480 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 65g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg