Easy Teriyaki Chicken Sticky Rice (Printable Version)

Sweet glazed chicken meets sticky rice and fresh greens for an easy, satisfying dinner option.

# Ingredient List:

→ Poultry

01 - 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs

→ Marinade and Sauce

02 - 1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
03 - 3 tablespoons honey
04 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
05 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
06 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
07 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
08 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
09 - 2 tablespoons cold water

→ Rice

10 - 1 cup short grain white rice
11 - 1 1/4 cups water
12 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

→ Vegetables

13 - 2 cups broccoli florets
14 - 1 cup snow peas, trimmed

→ Garnish

15 - 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
16 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

# Directions:

01 - Combine short grain white rice, water, and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then cover and reduce to low. Simmer for 18 minutes, then remove from heat and keep covered for 10 minutes.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger to form the marinade. Reserve 1/3 of the mixture for glazing.
03 - Add chicken thighs to a shallow dish and pour remaining marinade over them. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
04 - Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and add to skillet. Cook for 5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer chicken to a plate, loosely cover to keep warm.
05 - Pour reserved marinade into the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer. Mix cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl. Stir slurry into sauce and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 1 minute.
06 - Fill a medium saucepan with 1 inch water and bring to a boil. Place broccoli and snow peas in a steamer basket and set over pan. Cover and steam until crisp-tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.
07 - Slice cooked chicken and arrange over the steamed rice. Drizzle teriyaki glaze over chicken. Serve with steamed broccoli and snow peas, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses everyday pantry items you probably already have
  • Ready in just over 30 minutes which means dinner hits the table fast
  • Perfect balance of savory sweet and umami making it a family favorite
  • Pairs beautifully with fluffy rice and crisp steamed greens for a complete meal
02 -
  • Makes amazing leftovers that reheat beautifully at lunch
  • Loaded with protein and veggies in every serving
  • The homemade sauce is so much lower in salt than most bottled options
03 -
  • If you use chicken breast do not overcook or it can dry out stick with a hot pan for good sear
  • Grating fresh ginger is key—it infuses the sauce much more deeply than jarred
  • Always let the sauce bubble until thick for that signature sticky texture
  • Add the cornstarch slurry slowly whisking as you go for smooth results
  • Taste as you cook—the balance of sweet and salty is easy to adjust mid-recipe

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