Description
A delightful combination of tender chicken and sweet, sticky sauce served over fluffy rice, perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- Green onions, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, cornstarch, garlic, and ginger until combined.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Once hot, add the diced chicken and cook until browned and no longer pink in the center.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, cooking until it thickens and coats the chicken beautifully.
- Serve the sticky chicken over the cooked rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Notes
For added crunch, you can include vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken, rice bowls, quick dinner, sticky sauce, weeknight meal, comfort food