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Sticky Honey Chicken Bowls served on a plate

Sticky Honey Chicken Bowls

Crispy chicken tossed in a glossy honey garlic glaze over rice and broccoli. Better than takeout, ready in 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 540
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs cubed
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil avocado or vegetable
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • 3 cups steamed broccoli florets
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken dry and toss with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until lightly coated.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 4 minutes without moving, then 3 more minutes until golden on all sides.
  3. Whisk honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
  4. Pour sauce over chicken. Bubble hard 1 minute. Stir in cornstarch slurry and toss 1 more minute until thick and sticky.
  5. Build bowls: layer rice, broccoli, and sticky chicken. Top with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Pat chicken completely dry before coating. Do not move during the first 4 minutes of searing. Add the cornstarch slurry at the end for a glossy sticky glaze.