Sticky Chicken Bowls

Delicious sticky chicken bowl with rice and vegetables

Sticky Chicken Bowls offer a delightful mix of flavors and textures, featuring tender chicken coated in a rich sauce, fresh broccoli, and fluffy rice, making it a perfect comforting meal for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Asian, Fusion

Calories: 550

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 pound boneless chicken (thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces)
3 cups cooked rice (jasmine or basmati)
2 cups broccoli florets (for steaming)
2 green onions sliced, for garnish
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)

Sauce Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil (avocado or vegetable oil)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional for extra stickiness)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lemon juice
1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional, adjust to taste)

Method

Cooking Rice

Start cooking rice according to package directions (this usually takes 15-20 minutes).

Preparing Chicken

While rice cooks, cut chicken into uniform 1-inch pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken pieces in a single layer without overcrowding.
Cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until golden brown on the bottom, then flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until fully cooked to 165°F.
If using chicken thighs, add an extra 3-4 minutes to total cooking time.
Reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic. Sauté for 20-30 seconds until fragrant.

Making Sauce

While chicken cooks, whisk together soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, and rice vinegar in a small mixing bowl until sugar dissolves completely.
Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and stir to coat every piece. Let it simmer for 5-6 minutes until the sauce reduces and becomes thick.
If the sauce is too thin, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water, stir it in, and simmer for one more minute.

Steaming Broccoli

Steam broccoli florets for 4-5 minutes until they are tender-crisp and bright green.

Assembly

Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings as needed.
Divide warm rice among serving bowls (about 1.5 cups per bowl), top with sticky chicken and steamed broccoli, and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Sticky Chicken Bowls are perfect for family meals, potlucks, or meal prep. Customize your bowl with additional toppings like extra sesame seeds or fresh cilantro.