Honey garlic soy rub with Ginger Sesame glaze chicken and bamboo infused sticky rice recipe

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (cut into bite‑size pieces)
• 0.25 cup Soy Sauce (low‑sodium preferred)
• 2 tbsp Sesame Oil (toasted sesame oil for flavor)
• 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger (finely grated)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 tbsp Honey (for sweetness in glaze)
• 2 tbsp Coconut Oil (for hot skillet)
• 1 cup Glutinous (Sticky) Rice (rinsed well)
• 1 cup Water (for steaming rice)
• 0.25 cup Bamboo Shoots (sliced thin, added to rice)
• 1 tsp Sesame Seeds (toasted, for garnish)
• 2 tbsp Green Onions (sliced, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Rinse and Prepare Sticky Rice

   Place the glutinous rice in a fine‑mesh sieve and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear. Transfer to a bowl, add 1 cup water, and let sit while you prepare the chicken.

   Time: PT5M

2. Make the Sesame‑Ginger Glaze

   In a mixing bowl combine soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Whisk until smooth.

   Time: PT3M

3. Heat Skillet with Coconut Oil

   Add 2 tbsp coconut oil to a large skillet and heat over medium‑high heat until shimmering.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium‑high heat

4. Sear the Chicken

   Add the bite‑size chicken pieces in a single layer. Cook without moving for about 4 minutes, then flip and cook another 4 minutes until browned and nearly cooked through.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: Medium‑high heat

5. Add Glaze and Reduce

   Pour the prepared sesame‑ginger glaze over the chicken. Stir to coat and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and cling to the meat.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium heat

6. Steam Bamboo‑Infused Sticky Rice

   While the chicken finishes, place the rinsed rice and sliced bamboo shoots in a steamer basket. Cover and steam over boiling water for 10 minutes, or use a rice cooker set to ‘steam’ mode.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: Steam at 100°C

7. Plate and Garnish

   Fluff the steamed rice onto serving plates, top with the glazed chicken, drizzle any remaining sauce, and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

450

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

2 g