Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls for Healthy Meal Prep
Sweet and savory sticky chicken glazed in garlic sauce served over fluffy rice. A quick and comforting rice bowl dinner perfect for busy nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tbsp cornstarch
Salt & pepper
1 tbsp oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
2 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
3 tbsp water
1 tsp cornstarch (for sauce)
3 cups cooked white or brown rice
1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
Green onions, sesame seeds, veggies (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Toss chicken with cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- Cook chicken in hot skillet with oil until golden, 5–6 minutes. Set aside.
- Mix soy sauce, sugar/honey, vinegar, water, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch in a bowl.
- Add sauce to skillet and simmer 1–2 minutes until thick.
- Return chicken to pan and toss to coat.
- Serve over rice with desired toppings and a drizzle of sesame oil.
Notes
Add steamed broccoli or edamame for a veggie boost. Use tamari for gluten-free. Keeps well for meal prep.