Description
This sticky soy chicken rice bowl combines tender chicken thighs glazed in a sweet-savory kecap manis sauce with aromatic broth and fluffy jasmine rice. Topped with fresh cucumber, scallions, and sesame seeds, it’s a comforting meal with a balance of bold flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp kecap manis
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 thumb-sized piece fresh ginger, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 spring onions, whites and greens separated
- Cooked jasmine rice
- 1 small cucumber, sliced (for serving)
- Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
- Optional Add-ins: Pak choi, radish, carrots, gochujang or sambal, crispy shallots, chili oil
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Pat chicken dry and season lightly with white pepper. In a bowl, mix the kecap manis and soy sauce.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat neutral oil in a skillet. Sear chicken thighs for 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Pour in the sauce and cook until it reduces to a sticky glaze. Set aside and slice before serving.
- Make the Broth: In a separate pot, heat sesame oil. Sauté the spring onion whites, garlic, and ginger for 2–3 minutes. Pour in the chicken stock and simmer for 15 minutes. Add optional vegetables or chili if desired.
- Cook the Rice: Prepare jasmine rice according to package directions.
- Assemble the Bowl: Spoon rice into serving bowls. Ladle broth over the rice. Arrange sliced sticky chicken on top. Garnish with spring onion greens, toasted sesame seeds, sliced cucumber, and optional chili oil or crispy shallots.
Notes
You can swap chicken thighs for breasts if preferred, though thighs remain more tender. The broth can be strained for a clearer finish. This bowl is highly customizable—add your favorite veggies or toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: sticky soy chicken, chicken rice bowl, kecap manis chicken, easy Asian bowl, chicken broth rice