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Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls

An easy homemade dish combining savory chicken with sweet honey and tangy soy sauce served over fluffy rice, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 pound chicken breast, diced
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil For cooking chicken
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced To enhance flavor
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced For garnish
  • to taste Sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and black pepper to create the sauce.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the pan and stir to coat. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  4. Serve the chicken over cooked rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

For variations, try using tofu or tempeh for a vegan twist, and consider adding bell peppers or broccoli for extra veggies. Don't forget to toast the garlic for enhanced flavor!