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Sticky Soy-Honey Chicken over Rice

This dish consists of bite-sized chicken chunks cooked until caramelized in soy sauce and honey, creating a sticky glaze. The chicken is served over soft steamed rice, resulting in a sweet and savory, slightly burnt-edged final texture with a glossy appearance.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup long-grain rice rinsed
  • 2 cups water for rice cooking
  • 1 lb chicken breast or thigh, cut into chunks bite-sized pieces
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Rice cooker or pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Place the rinsed rice and water into a rice cooker or pot, then cook until rice is tender and fluffy, about 15 minutes.
    1 cup long-grain rice
  2. While rice cooks, cut the chicken into bite-sized chunks on a cutting board using a sharp knife.
    1 cup long-grain rice
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot.
    1 cup long-grain rice
  4. Add the chicken chunks to the hot skillet in a single layer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
    1 cup long-grain rice
  5. Add minced garlic to the skillet with the chicken. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant and slightly golden, with garlic sizzling and aromatic.
    1 cup long-grain rice
  6. Pour soy sauce and honey into the skillet. Stir well to coat the chicken evenly. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and becomes sticky, about 4-5 minutes; the mixture should bubble and reduce to a glossy, caramelized glaze, with the chicken edges slightly burnt but not stuck.
    1 cup long-grain rice
  7. Serve the caramelized chicken chunks over the hot steamed rice, allowing the sticky sauce to glisten on the surface. Optionally, garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds.