Description
Delicious Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls feature tender, juicy chicken thighs glazed in a sweet and savory honey soy sauce with a hint of garlic and sriracha heat. Served over fragrant jasmine rice and topped with fresh green onions and toasted sesame seeds, this easy skillet recipe makes for a satisfying and flavorful meal perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Sauce
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, diced
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sriracha (optional)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
To Serve
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the diced chicken thighs with salt and black pepper. Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together low-sodium soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sriracha if using. Pour the mixture into the skillet with the cooked chicken.
- Thicken Sauce: In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch with water until smooth. Stir this slurry into the skillet. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens to a glossy consistency.
- Assemble Bowls: Spoon the sticky chicken and sauce over cooked jasmine rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds for added flavor and texture. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control the salt content.
- Sriracha is optional; adjust or omit for preferred spice level.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute tamari for soy sauce.
- Leftover chicken and sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a complete meal, add steamed or stir-fried vegetables on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: sticky chicken rice bowls, honey soy chicken, quick chicken dinner, skillet chicken recipe, easy Asian chicken bowl
