Description
Delicious Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls feature tender chicken coated in a sweet and savory sticky sauce, served over fluffy rice and finished with fresh toppings. An easy, satisfying meal perfect for weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, diced
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or white rice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (optional)
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Whisk soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, black pepper, cornstarch, and water in a small bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook 5–7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Pour the sticky sauce over the chicken.
- Simmer 2–3 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- Divide rice between bowls and top with sticky chicken.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Add steamed broccoli, carrots, or cucumber for extra freshness. Swap rice for cauliflower rice for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: sticky chicken bowls, chicken rice bowl recipe, easy chicken bowl, sweet soy chicken, weeknight dinner
