Sticky Garlic Chicken Bowls
Sticky Garlic Chicken Bowls
Ingredients
For the Sticky Garlic Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon oil, vegetable or canola, as needed
For the Sticky Garlic Sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 5 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
For Serving
- 4 cups jasmine rice, cooked
- 4 cups broccoli, steamed
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Cut the boneless, skinless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. In a medium bowl, season the chicken with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Toss to coat evenly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Add the cornstarch to the seasoned chicken and toss until all pieces are lightly coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the chicken in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown on all sides and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the sticky garlic sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Once the chicken is cooked, pour the whisked sauce into the skillet with the chicken. Add the butter. Let the sauce simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, tossing frequently, until it reduces and thickens into a glossy glaze that coats every piece of chicken.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
If desired, stir in the red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Serve the sticky garlic chicken immediately over beds of jasmine rice and alongside steamed broccoli. Garnish with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Sticky Garlic Chicken Bowls
For the Sticky Garlic Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon oil, vegetable or canola, as needed
For the Sticky Garlic Sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 5 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
For Serving
- 4 cups jasmine rice, cooked
- 4 cups broccoli, steamed
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Cut the boneless, skinless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. In a medium bowl, season the chicken with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Toss to coat evenly.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Add the cornstarch to the seasoned chicken and toss until all pieces are lightly coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the chicken in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown on all sides and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the sticky garlic sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Once the chicken is cooked, pour the whisked sauce into the skillet with the chicken. Add the butter. Let the sauce simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, tossing frequently, until it reduces and thickens into a glossy glaze that coats every piece of chicken.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
If desired, stir in the red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Serve the sticky garlic chicken immediately over beds of jasmine rice and alongside steamed broccoli. Garnish with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
⏱️ 2 min