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Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls

A quick weeknight meal featuring tender diced chicken glazed in a honey-soy sauce and served over steaming rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Comfort Food
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken
  • 1 pound chicken breast, diced Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for best results.
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Use gluten-free tamari for a gluten-free option.
  • 1/4 cup honey Adjust based on desired sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Freshly minced garlic is recommended.
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced Fresh ginger adds great flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil Used for cooking the chicken.
  • to taste sesame seeds for garnish
For the rice
  • 2 cups cooked rice Use day-old rice for best texture.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.
  2. Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium heat.
  3. Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
Cooking
  1. Pour the sauce over the chicken and simmer for a few minutes until thickened.
  2. Serve the chicken over cooked rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Refrigerate cooked chicken and rice separately for optimal storage. Reheat gently. Can be frozen for up to 2 months.