Sticky Glazed Chicken Bowl with Asparagus, Mushrooms & Rice!

🍗 Sticky Glazed Chicken Bowl with Asparagus, Mushrooms & Rice

🕒 Total Time

30–35 minutes

🍴 Servings

2–3 people

🧂 Ingredients

For the Chicken & Marinade:

• 500 g (1 lb) boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce

• 1 tbsp honey (or brown sugar)

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)

• 1 tbsp sesame oil (optional but adds great flavor)

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tsp ginger, grated

• 1 tbsp cornstarch (to coat chicken lightly)

For the Vegetables:

• 1 cup asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces

• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (shiitake or button mushrooms work well)

• 1 small onion, sliced (optional)

• 1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil

For Serving:

• 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice

• Sesame seeds (for garnish)

• Green onions, chopped (for garnish)

🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, hoisin, honey, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.

2. Add chicken and toss to coat. Let it marinate for 15–20 minutes (or up to an hour for more flavor).

Step 2: Cook the Chicken

1. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

2. Add a drizzle of oil and the marinated chicken.

3. Stir-fry until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (6–8 minutes).

4. Remove from pan and set aside.

Step 3: Cook the Vegetables

1. In the same pan, add a little more oil.

2. Add mushrooms and sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft.

3. Add asparagus and cook another 3 minutes until crisp-tender.

Step 4: Combine & Glaze

1. Return the chicken to the pan with the vegetables.

2. Add any leftover marinade and cook 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything beautifully.

3. If the sauce isn’t thick enough, mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water, stir it in, and simmer briefly.

Step 5: Serve

• Spoon the sticky chicken and veggies over rice.

• Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.

• Enjoy warm!

💬 Common Q&A

Q1: Can I use other vegetables?
Yes! Broccoli, bell peppers, snap peas, or carrots all work beautifully.

Q2: Can I make it ahead of time?
Definitely. Store it in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. Reheat in a skillet or microwave.

Q3: What if I don’t have hoisin sauce?
You can substitute with a mix of soy sauce + honey + a dash of peanut butter for a similar sweet-savory flavor.

Q4: Can I make it spicy?
Add chili flakes, sriracha, or a sliced red chili to the sauce.

Q5: How can I make it healthier?
Use brown rice or quinoa, reduce honey to 1 tsp, and cook with minimal oil.