Sticky Rice with Chicken | Sticky Chicken Rice Bowl
Sticky Rice with Chicken Recipe – This Sticky Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe is a Delicious, Nutritious, and Comforting Recipe with a Great Blend of Flavors!
This Sticky Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe is a rich, satisfying, and indulgent dish that hits all the spots. Fluffy rice, juicy well-seasoned chicken pieces, veggies, and a wonderful sweet and savory sauce. Serve at a casual family dinner, a picnic or a Sunday barbecue.
Why you’ll love this Recipe?
It’s got a great balance of flavors: The Sticky Chicken Bowl Recipe recipe contains an incredibly satisfying blend of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors.
It’s so versatile: I like how I can easily switch up the protein, veggies and the sauce in this recipe to suit my taste, needs, and what I’m craving for the week. No matter how you modify this chicken and rice bowl, you’ll always end up with a delicious and comforting dish.
It works for different occasions: This rich bowl makes a light, nutritious and tasty family dinner. It’s also great for meal prep and can easily be elevated to suit different special occasions.
What ingredients do I need for this Sticky Chicken Bowl Recipe recipe?
2 cups uncooked rice
½ cucumber (sliced)
½ carrot (thinly sliced)
3 large chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon oregano
½ cup soy sauce (low sodium)
½ cup honey
¼ cup rice vinegar
3 garlic cloves (minced)
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2-3 tablespoons water
Sesame seeds (garnish)
How to make this Sticky Chicken Rice Bowl?
Cook the chosen rice according to package instructions.
Peel the cucumber and cut into slices, then peel the carrot and slice thinly or grate.
Cut the chicken breast into small pieces like cubes or slice lengthwise if you like.
Mix the chicken with oil and all the spices in the ingredient list. Lay the chicken pieces in the bottom of your air fryer for 12 minutes (air fryer should be preheated at 400 degrees F).
In the meantime, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and sesame oil in a sauce pot and let it boil. Once it starts boiling, add the cornstarch and let it boil for 4 to 5 minutes; until the sauce reaches the desirable thickness.
Grab your serving bowls, add in the cooked rice, layer the juicy chicken pieces and the sliced veggies. Cover with the prepared sauce. Finally drizzle on top some soy sauce or spicy mayo. Enjoy!
Easy, Fun and Flavorful Sticky Rice with Chicken Recipe– This Sticky Chicken Rice is well balanced, full of flavors and SO comforting!
Helpful Tips and Variations:
Which protein can I use instead of chicken? You can either use chicken thighs instead of chicken breast or replace it entirely with a fish like salmon or tuna. You can also use shrimp or choose a rich and indulgent steak like a flank steak, ribeye or filet mignon.
Which rice should I use? Sticky rice is a good option for this Asian inspired recipe, however I prefer to use regular white Basmati rice. You can also use coconut rice or brown rice.
Can I add more veggies? The options are endless when it comes to the veggies you can add to this dish, so choose according to taste preference. You can add sautéed carrots, roasted zucchini, roasted sweet potatoes, kale, peas, or sautéed asparagus.
-Add kimchi to the bowl to get a Korean inspired dish.
-Black beans, corn, and chickpeas for a latin inspired recipe.
-Sliced cucumbers, sliced cherry tomatoes, olives and feta cheese for a Mediterranean touch.
Can I prep it ahead? You can totally prep this recipe ahead and store it in containers or mason jars for your weekly meal prep. Prep the chicken, rice, and sauce and only mix in the sauce when serving. 5it’s best to store each component separately for best results)
How can I store any leftovers? Place in a container with the rice at the bottom and the rest of the ingredients on top, close tightly and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
How can I serve this Tasty Sticky Chicken Rice Bowl?
You can top your rich chicken and rice bowls with fried eggs, sliced creamy avocado, fresh parsley or chopped green onions. Serve alongside a cabbage slaw salad, a cucumber salad, pickled veggies, guacamole, rice paper rolls, or a pineapple and mango salad. Pair with different sauces to drizzle on top, such as teriyaki, soy sauce, chili sauce, or spicy mayo.
Sticky Chicken Rice Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked rice
- ½ cucumber sliced
- ½ carrot thinly sliced
- 3 large chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ cup soy sauce low sodium
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2-3 tablespoons water
- Sesame seeds garnish
Instructions
- Cook the chosen rice according to package instructions.
- Peel the cucumber and cut into slices, then peel the carrot and slice thinly or grate.
- Cut the chicken breast into small pieces like cubes or slice lengthwise if you like.
- Mix the chicken with oil and all the spices in the ingredient list. Lay the chicken pieces in the bottom of your air fryer for 12 minutes (air fryer should be preheated at 400 degrees F).
- In the meantime, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, and ground ginger in a sauce pot and let it boil. Once it starts boiling, add the cornstarch and let it boil for 4 to 5 minutes; until the sauce reaches the desirable thickness.
- Grab your serving bowls, add in the cooked rice, layer the juicy chicken pieces and the sliced veggies. Cover with the prepared sauce. Finally drizzle on top some soy sauce or spicy mayo. Enjoy!
