Description
These easy sticky chicken bowls are sweet, savory, and better than takeout. With juicy chicken glazed in a glossy sauce over rice and veggies, they’re perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
1 ½ lbs chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
For the Sticky Sauce:
¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium if preferred)
3 tbsp honey or brown sugar
1 tbsp rice vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tsp sesame oil
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Bowls:
3–4 cups cooked rice (jasmine or basmati)
2 cups steamed or sautéed veggies (broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, snap peas)
2 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
Prep the Chicken – Pat chicken dry, season with salt and pepper, then toss in cornstarch until coated.
Sear the Chicken – Heat oil in a skillet or wok. Cook chicken in a single layer until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Make the Sauce – In the same pan, sauté garlic and ginger briefly, then add soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chili flakes. Simmer until glossy.
Coat the Chicken – Return chicken to the pan and toss in the sauce until well coated. Simmer for 1–2 minutes.
Assemble Bowls – Divide rice among bowls, top with sticky chicken, add veggies, and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Serve – Enjoy warm while the chicken is still sticky and flavorful.
Notes
Swap honey for maple syrup if you prefer a different sweetness.
Use tofu, shrimp, or salmon as a protein alternative.
For meal prep, store in containers for up to 3 days—sauce keeps the chicken moist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430kcl
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: sticky chicken bowls, chicken rice bowls, easy weeknight dinner, better than takeout chicken