08/19/2026
ππ Sticky Glazed Chicken Rice Plate
An easy family dinner packed with sweet-savory comfort flavors.
π Ingredients:
For the glazed chicken:
1Β½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
2 tablespoons cooking oil
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cup soy sauce
ΒΌ cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons water
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Β½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
For the rice:
2 cups jasmine rice
3 cups water
Β½ teaspoon salt
For the creamy macaroni salad:
2 cups elbow macaroni
ΒΎ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
Β½ teaspoon black pepper
Salt, to taste
π΄ How to prepare it:
1οΈβ£ Cook the fluffy rice:
Rinse the jasmine rice, then cook with water and salt until tender. Rest covered for 5β10 minutes before fluffing for perfect fluffy rice, an easy dinner side, and family meal favorite.
2οΈβ£ Make the creamy macaroni salad:
Cook the macaroni until tender, drain, and cool. Combine mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, green onion, pepper, and salt, then fold in the pasta. Chill for creamy macaroni salad, classic comfort food, and an easy side dish.
3οΈβ£ Brown the chicken:
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken chunks and cook until golden-brown and completely cooked through. This creates juicy chicken bites, a quick dinner idea, and irresistible homestyle flavor.
4οΈβ£ Add the sticky glaze:
Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper. Pour over the chicken and simmer until glossy. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook briefly until thick enough to coat every piece for sticky glazed chicken, sweet savory chicken, and a crowd-pleasing dinner.
5οΈβ£ Assemble the plate:
Scoop the warm jasmine rice onto one side of the plate, add a generous helping of creamy macaroni salad, and pile the dark, glossy chicken alongside. Spoon a little extra glaze over the chicken for an easy family dinner, comfort food plate, and restaurant-style meal.
Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 30 minutes | Total time: 45 minutes | Servings: 4 people
Calories: ~820 per serving | Protein: ~38g per serving