Description
Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls are an irresistible combination of tender chicken, fluffy jasmine rice, and a luscious sticky sauce that will elevate your dinner experience. Perfect for cozy weeknights or entertaining friends, this dish is not only simple to make but also customizable to suit your taste. Each bite offers a delightful blend of flavors that will have everyone at the table asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey or brown sugar
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and lightly season with salt and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown on all sides (5-7 minutes).
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce and honey (or brown sugar). Pour over the chicken in the skillet.
- Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- Prepare jasmine rice according to package instructions. Serve sticky chicken over rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg