Sticky Sesame Chicken with Rice
This Sticky Sesame Chicken with Rice is your weeknight hero! Juicy chicken thighs in a sweet-savory sesame sauce served over fluffy rice.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken thighs boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons ginger minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 3 green onions chopped
- 2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Cut the boneless, skinless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces to ensure quick and even cooking.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, minced ginger, and garlic to create the sticky sauce.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add a small drizzle of sesame oil. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and no longer pink inside, stirring occasionally.
- Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, then add the cornstarch slurry. Stir continuously as the sauce thickens and coats the chicken pieces.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the chicken. Serve hot over a bed of fluffy cooked rice, allowing the sauce to soak in.
Equipment
- Non-stick skillet or wok
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- Cutting board and sharp knife
Notes
- Add steamed broccoli or snap peas for a fresh, crunchy contrast.
- Substitute honey with maple syrup for a different sweetness.
- Mix in chili garlic sauce or sriracha for a spicy kick.
- Use turkey or firm tofu instead of chicken for variety.
- Try brown rice or cauliflower rice for a different base.
