Description
Irresistible Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls bring Korean-inspired flavors dancing across your plate with succulent marinated chicken and perfectly glazed grains. Savory, sweet, and packed with umami, this dish delivers restaurant-quality comfort that satisfies your craving for bold, authentic tastes you’ll want to devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Base Carbohydrates:
- 2 cups cooked white rice
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
Garnish:
- Green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Create a vibrant marinade by whisking soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a small mixing vessel.
- Transfer chicken breasts into a sealed plastic bag and thoroughly coat with the prepared marinade.
- Allow chicken to marinate in refrigerator for minimum 30 minutes, preferably overnight for deeper flavor infusion.
- Heat grill or skillet to medium-high temperature (around 375°F).
- Extract chicken from marinade, discarding remaining liquid to prevent cross-contamination.
- Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F and exterior develops caramelized edges.
- Let chicken rest for 3-4 minutes after cooking to retain moisture.
- Slice chicken into uniform diagonal strips for elegant presentation.
- Arrange cooked white rice in serving bowls as foundational layer.
- Carefully place marinated chicken strips atop rice.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds as final garnish.
- Serve immediately while chicken remains warm and rice fluffy.
Notes
- Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor infusion, letting ingredients meld together perfectly.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt levels and create a healthier version of the dish.
- Create gluten-free alternative by replacing soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos for sensitive diets.
- Transform leftovers into a quick salad or wrap by shredding remaining chicken and adding fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 878 kcal
- Sugar: 76 g
- Sodium: 5090 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 131 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 49 g
- Cholesterol: 93 mg