Done in Less Than 30 Minutes Honey Ginger Chicken Bowls (Print Version)

Sticky honey ginger chicken bowls with juicy skillet thighs, a glossy soy-honey sauce, rice, and vegetables in under 30 minutes.

# Ingredients:

For the chicken

01 - 1 1/2 lb (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
02 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 3 tablespoons cornstarch
05 - 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil

For the honey ginger glaze

06 - 1/3 cup (110 g) honey
07 - 1/4 cup (60 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
08 - 2 tablespoons mirin
09 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
10 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
12 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
13 - 2 tablespoons water
14 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or 1 teaspoon sriracha, optional

For serving

15 - 3 cups cooked jasmine rice or short-grain rice
16 - 2 cups steamed broccoli, snap peas, or mixed quick vegetables
17 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
18 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

# Instructions:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, water, and chili flakes if using. Set it near the stove.
02 - Pat the chicken thighs dry. Season both sides with salt and pepper, then toss with cornstarch until lightly coated. Shake off any heavy patches.
03 - Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook 4-5 minutes per side until golden and nearly cooked through.
04 - Lower heat to medium. Pour the glaze into the skillet and simmer 3-4 minutes, spooning it over the chicken, until glossy and the chicken reaches 165 F.
05 - Transfer chicken to a cutting board for 2 minutes. Slice into strips and spoon any thickened glaze from the pan over the top.
06 - Divide warm rice and vegetables among 4 bowls. Top with sliced chicken, extra glaze, green onions, and sesame seeds. Serve right away.

# Notes:

01 - Use microwave rice or leftover rice to keep the full dinner under 30 minutes.
02 - Chicken should reach 165 F in the thickest part.
03 - Best served while the glaze is warm and shiny.

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