Description
This Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls recipe is packed with sweet-savory flavor, tender chicken glazed in a glossy sauce, and served over fluffy rice. An easy weeknight meal that’s better than takeout. Perfect for quick dinners, meal prep, or family favorites.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken thighs
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sriracha or chili paste
1 tsp sesame oil
3 cups cooked white rice
2 green onions, sliced
1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sriracha, and cornstarch to create the sticky sauce.
2. Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
3. Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat.
4. Cook chicken until browned and fully cooked, about 5–7 minutes.
5. Pour the sauce over the chicken and simmer until thickened and glossy, about 3 minutes.
6. Scoop cooked rice into bowls.
7. Top with sticky chicken, sliced green onions, and sesame seeds.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
This recipe is easy to customize with vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or snap peas.
For added crunch, top with chopped peanuts or crispy onions.
Use chicken breast if preferred, but watch cook time to avoid drying out.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg