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Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls

Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls feature tender chicken glazed in a sweet and savory honey-soy sauce, served over rice and vegetables for a complete, flavor-packed meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 cups cooked rice white or brown
  • 1 cup steamed broccoli or mixed vegetables
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • optional chili flakes for heat

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Serving bowls

Method
 

  1. Mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.
  2. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes until browned.
  3. Add sauce to chicken, reduce heat, simmer 5–7 minutes until thick and sticky.
  4. Divide cooked rice into bowls.
  5. Top rice with steamed vegetables.
  6. Add sticky chicken on top.
  7. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and optional chili flakes. Serve immediately.

Notes

Marinate chicken in sauce for 30 minutes for extra flavor. Perfect for meal prep when keeping rice and chicken separate.