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Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls

Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls are warm, sweet, and savory, combining chicken and rice with a tasty sauce, perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound chicken breasts, diced Boneless and skinless preferred
  • 2 cups cooked rice Use white or brown rice
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Can substitute with tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup honey For low-sugar, use a sugar substitute
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar Can use apple cider vinegar or lemon juice as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil For cooking the chicken
  • 1 clove garlic, minced Fresh garlic is recommended
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced Fresh ginger adds more flavor
Garnishes
  • green onions, chopped For garnish
  • sesame seeds For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger to create the sauce.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
Cooking
  1. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Pour the sauce over the chicken and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Serving
  1. Serve the sticky chicken over cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes or a bit of butter at the end for a glossy finish. Store leftover chicken and rice in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.