Ingredients
Scale
Here’s what you’ll need to whip up this delightful dish:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Optional: red pepper flakes, for a bit of heat
If you don’t have rice vinegar on hand, you can substitute it with apple cider vinegar. For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
Instructions
Follow these steps to bring the flavors of this dish to life:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Pour the sauce over the chicken, stirring to coat each piece evenly.
- Reduce the heat to medium and let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce. Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce is glossy and coats the chicken.
- Serve the sticky garlic chicken over bowls of jasmine rice, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if you like a bit of spice.
Pro tip: If you find yourself short on time, prepare the sauce the night before and marinate the chicken for a few hours. It deepens the flavors and makes dinner prep even quicker!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Sticky Garlic Chicken Rice Bowl, recipe, cooking, food
