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Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls


  • Author: emma
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A comforting dish featuring marinated chicken thighs, vibrant vegetables, and savory rice, topped with sesame seeds and green onions.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 lbs chicken thighs
  • 2 cups broccoli, chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, grated
  • 2 cups rice
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. Mix soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a bowl to create the marinade.
  2. Marinate chicken thighs in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Cook rice according to package instructions.
  4. Sauté broccoli and carrots in a pan until tender.
  5. Grill or pan-fry the marinated chicken until fully cooked and caramelized.
  6. Assemble the rice bowls by placing rice at the bottom, topped with chicken, vegetables, sesame seeds, and sliced green onions.

Notes

For best results, marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor. Consider using extra marinade as a glaze during cooking.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling or Pan-Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 56g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: chicken, rice bowls, sticky chicken, comfort food, weeknight dinner