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Sticky Chicken Bowls – Sweet, Savory, and Perfectly Saucy

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Tender chicken tossed in a glossy, sweet-and-savory sticky sauce, served over rice with crisp veggies. A fast, delicious bowl that rivals takeout.

Ingredients

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For Chicken:

  • 1½ lbs chicken thighs or breasts, cubed

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

  • Salt & pepper

  • 1 tbsp oil

For Sticky Sauce:

  • ⅓ cup soy sauce

  • ¼ cup brown sugar (or 3 tbsp honey)

  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tsp grated ginger

  • Optional: chili flakes or sriracha

  • 1 tsp sesame oil

For Bowls:

  • 2–3 cups cooked rice

  • 2 cups steamed or sautéed vegetables

  • Sesame seeds & scallions for garnish

Instructions

  • Toss chicken with cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Sear in hot oil until golden and cooked through. Set aside.

  • Whisk sauce ingredients in a bowl. Pour into skillet and bring to simmer.

  • Return chicken to pan and toss to coat. Simmer 3–5 mins until thick and sticky.

  • Stir in sesame oil and remove from heat.

  • Assemble bowls with rice, veggies, chicken, and garnishes.

Notes

For meal prep, store components separately. Use tamari for gluten-free version.

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