Description
A quick and easy weeknight dinner featuring tender chicken coated in a glossy, sweet and savory soy-ginger glaze, served over steamed rice. This recipe is ready in under 20 minutes and is perfect for families.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Steamed rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Pat chicken pieces dry and toss with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch until lightly coated.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, chicken broth, and sesame oil until sugar is dissolved.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Pour sauce mixture into the same skillet and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until it thickens and becomes glossy.
- Return chicken to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sticky glaze.
- Serve immediately over steamed rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken to ensure it sears rather than steams. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of water. For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari. The flavors improve the next day, making it great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl with rice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
Keywords: sticky chicken, rice bowls, quick dinner, weeknight meals, soy sauce chicken, family dinner, easy recipe, 20 minute meals