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Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls Recipe

Sticky chicken rice bowls with broccoli and green onions for dinner.
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This dish proves that eating well doesn't require a fancy grocery haul or a big budget. A few pantry staples come together to create this incredibly flavorful and cost-effective sticky chicken rice bowls recipe. It's a quick, customizable weeknight meal featuring juicy chicken in a sweet and savory glaze, served over rice with steamed broccoli.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1-2 teaspoons sriracha (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice
  • 1-2 cups steamed broccoli florets
  • Sliced green onions
  • Sesame seeds
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper, then toss with cornstarch until evenly coated.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, water, garlic, ginger, sriracha, and sesame oil to make the sauce.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until golden. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until mostly cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Pour sauce into the skillet and simmer for 1-2 minutes, stirring, until slightly thickened.
  5. Return chicken and any juices to the skillet. Toss constantly for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze coating the chicken.
  6. Divide rice among bowls. Top with sticky chicken, steamed broccoli, green onions, and sesame seeds. Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

For best results, do not crowd the pan when cooking the chicken. Cook in batches if needed. The cornstarch is essential for creating a good sear and helping the sauce thicken. Store components separately in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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