Description
A delicious and quick sticky chicken rice bowl that combines sweet and savory flavors, perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- Green onions, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger to make the sauce. Whisk until smooth and adjust to taste.
- In a skillet, cook the diced chicken over medium heat until browned and cooked through, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and cook for another 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens, stirring to coat the chicken.
- Serve the sticky chicken over cooked rice, garnishing with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Feel free to substitute chicken with tofu, shrimp, or tempeh. You can also add steamed broccoli or carrots for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: sticky chicken, rice bowl, weeknight dinner, easy recipe, teriyaki inspired