Description
A delightful dish combining tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a sweet-savory sauce served over warm, fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (e.g., bell pepper, broccoli, carrots)
- Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create a flavorful sauce.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the bite-sized chicken pieces. Cook until they are browned and cooked through.
- Toss in the mixed vegetables and sauté until they are tender.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring well to coat. Continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Serve the sticky chicken mixture over the warm cooked rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for that perfect finishing touch.
Notes
Feel free to add any vegetables you have on hand for a colorful twist. You can also make this dish vegetarian by substituting chicken with tofu or seitan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, rice bowl, quick meal, weeknight dinner, Asian cuisine