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Here’s a delicious and easy-to-make recipe for Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls. This dish combines tender chicken coated in a sweet and savory sticky sauce, served over fluffy rice and accompanied by steamed broccoli. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Sticky Sauce:

1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon sesame oil

For the Rice Bowls:

2 cups uncooked jasmine or brown rice
2 small heads broccoli, chopped into florets
Optional toppings: sliced cucumbers, shredded carrots, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, avocado slices
Sesame seeds for garnish

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Instructions

Cook the Rice:
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- In a pot, combine the rinsed rice and water (use a 1:2 rice-to-water ratio). Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Prepare the Chicken:
- Toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch in a bowl until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes, turning to brown all sides, until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Make the Sticky Sauce:
- In the same skillet, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
- Simmer over medium heat until it starts to thicken.
Combine Chicken and Sauce:
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Simmer for 4-5 minutes until the sauce clings to the chicken.
Steam the Broccoli:
- While the chicken is simmering, steam the broccoli in the microwave or on the stovetop until fork-tender. Set aside.
Assemble the Bowls:
- Divide the cooked rice among serving bowls.
- Top with sticky chicken and steamed broccoli.
- Add optional toppings as desired.
- Garnish with sesame seeds.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes or sriracha to the sauce.
To make it vegetarian, replace chicken with tofu or tempeh.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through.