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Delicious Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls Recipe – Sweet, Savory, and Ready in 30 Minutes

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Sticky chicken rice bowls with tender, seared chicken tossed in a sweet-savory soy glaze. Perfect over fluffy rice with crunchy veggies and sesame seeds.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

  • 2 tablespoons oil (canola or avocado)

  • ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce

  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar or honey

  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

  • Optional: 1 teaspoon sriracha or red pepper flakes

  • 2 cups cooked rice (jasmine, brown, or cauliflower)

  • Toppings: sliced green onions, sesame seeds, steamed veggies

Instructions

  1. Toss chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper.

  2. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and sriracha (if using).

  3. Heat oil in a skillet. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through, 4–5 minutes per side.

  4. Add sauce and simmer 3–5 minutes until thickened and sticky.

  5. Serve over rice with toppings of choice.

Notes

  • Add more sauce if doubling the rice or adding vegetables.

  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.

  • Great for lunch meal prep.

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