Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Easy Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls, a perfect family-friendly meal that combines juicy marinated chicken with fluffy rice and a sweet-savory sauce. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also offers a wonderful opportunity to gather around the dinner table. With simple ingredients and effortless steps, you’ll create a satisfying and delicious dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 green onions, sliced thinly
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and sesame oil. Pour over chicken and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Rinse rice under cold water until clear, then cook with 2 cups of water in a pot according to package instructions (usually about 18 minutes).
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken along with any remaining marinade and sauté for 6-8 minutes until cooked through.
- Fluff cooked rice and divide among bowls; top generously with sticky chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg