Description
This Delicious Sticky Chicken Rice Bowl features tender, juicy chicken thighs cooked in a sweet and savory honey-soy glaze with a touch of garlic and sriracha for heat. Served over fluffy jasmine rice and garnished with fresh green onions and toasted sesame seeds, this dish is a quick and satisfying meal perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Sauce
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sriracha (optional)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
To Serve
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the diced chicken thighs with salt and black pepper. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the low-sodium soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sriracha (if using). Pour this mixture into the skillet with the cooked chicken.
- Thicken the sauce: Stir the cornstarch together with water to make a slurry. Add this to the skillet and cook the chicken and sauce together for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Assemble the bowl: Spoon the sticky chicken and sauce over the cooked jasmine rice. Garnish the top with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of sriracha or add chili flakes.
- Chicken thighs are recommended for tenderness, but chicken breasts can be substituted if preferred.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control saltiness and make this dish lower in sodium.
- To save time, use leftover cooked jasmine rice or prepare rice ahead of time.
- Can be served with steamed vegetables or a side salad for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: sticky chicken rice bowl, honey soy chicken, quick chicken dinner, Asian chicken recipe, easy chicken thighs recipe
