Description
Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls are a quick and flavorful meal featuring tender chicken coated in a savory-sweet glaze, served over fragrant jasmine rice. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and customizable with your favorite vegetables or proteins.
Ingredients
- Rice:
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups water
- Pinch of salt
- Chicken:
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Sticky Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water (cornstarch slurry)
- Garnish:
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Rice:
- Rinse jasmine rice until water runs clear.
- Combine rice, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer on low, covered, for 15 minutes.
- Fluff rice and keep warm.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes until browned and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Sticky Sauce:
- In the same skillet, mix soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Simmer gently.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens (2-3 minutes).
- Combine Chicken and Sauce:
- Return chicken to the skillet and toss in the sauce until evenly coated and heated through.
- Assemble the Bowls:
- Divide cooked rice into bowls.
- Top with sticky chicken, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Substitute jasmine rice with quinoa or brown rice for a healthier option.
- Add vegetables like steamed broccoli, snap peas, or bell peppers for extra nutrients.
- Adjust sauce consistency by simmering longer if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
