Description
Craving something comforting and bold in flavor? These Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls are your new weeknight hero. Juicy chicken thighs are glazed with a sticky garlic-soy-honey sauce and layered over fluffy white rice with a side of bright steamed broccoli. A drizzle of spicy mayo takes this easy recipe to the next level. Whether you’re meal prepping or feeding the whole family, it’s one of the best quick dinner ideas you’ll keep coming back to. Great for healthy snack options, fast weeknight meals, and customizable food ideas for any time of year.
Ingredients
500g chicken thighs
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
3 cups cooked white rice
2 cups steamed broccoli
3 tablespoons spicy mayo
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon chopped chives
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, garlic, vinegar, and cornstarch until smooth.
2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken thighs 5 minutes per side.
3. Remove chicken and slice into strips.
4. Lower the heat and pour sauce into the same skillet.
5. Simmer until thickened and sticky, then toss chicken back in to coat.
6. Assemble bowls with rice, broccoli, and glazed chicken.
7. Drizzle with spicy mayo and garnish with sesame seeds and chives.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for a juicier, more flavorful result.
Store leftovers with rice and chicken separated to keep texture fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: quick dinner, sticky chicken, chicken rice bowl, healthy meal prep, food ideas