Description
Delicious Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls are a flavorful and convenient meal, featuring tender chicken coated in a sweet and savory sticky sauce, served over fluffy jasmine rice. This recipe is perfect for weeknights or any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 1 cup chicken broth (or water)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, peas)
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium pot, combine the rice and chicken broth or water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for an additional 5 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper. Set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and sauté until they are browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Vegetables: While the chicken is cooking, toss in the mixed vegetables. Stir and let them cook for about 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Combine Sauce and Chicken: Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and vegetables in the skillet. Stir well and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and clings to the chicken.
- Finish Cooking the Rice: Fluff the jasmine rice with a fork and drizzle with sesame oil if using. Mix gently to incorporate.
- Assemble the Bowls: To serve, place a scoop of jasmine rice at the bottom of each bowl. Top generously with the sticky chicken mixture, ensuring some sauce drizzles over the rice.
- Garnish: Finally, sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds over each bowl for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh ingredients.
- Adjust sweetness or spice level to your preference.
- Can be made vegetarian by using tofu or tempeh and vegetable broth.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A