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Easy Sticky Honey Soy Chicken Bento Box Recipe

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This sticky honey soy chicken bento box is a quick and easy meal that comes together in about 30 minutes. Perfect for meal prep, it features juicy chicken thighs in a glossy sweet-savory glaze served with rice and steamed veggies.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) soy sauce (low-sodium if preferred)
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) honey (runny, mild variety like clover or wildflower)
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) rice vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) sesame oil (toasted)
  • 1 tablespoon (8g) cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil (avocado or canola)
  • 2 cups cooked sushi rice or jasmine rice
  • 1 cup steamed broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup carrot ribbons or matchsticks
  • Furikake seasoning (optional, for sprinkling)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Mince garlic, grate ginger, slice green onions, and cut chicken thighs into 1-inch cubes. Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
  2. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil. In another small bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water to make a slurry.
  3. Sear the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil. Once shimmering, add chicken pieces in a single layer (work in batches if needed). Cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
  4. Glaze the chicken: Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour sauce mixture over the chicken, stirring to coat and scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes. Stir the cornstarch slurry, then pour into the pan. Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze.
  5. Steam the veggies: While chicken cooks, place broccoli florets in a microwave-safe bowl with 2 tablespoons water. Cover with a damp paper towel and microwave for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain. Use a vegetable peeler to make carrot ribbons.
  6. Assemble the bento box: Place a bed of rice in the largest compartment. Sprinkle with furikake if using. Arrange sticky honey soy chicken in another compartment. Fill remaining spaces with steamed broccoli and carrot ribbons. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Let cool completely before closing the lid if packing for later.

Notes

Don’t rush the sear—let the chicken develop a golden crust. The sauce thickens fast, so keep stirring when adding the cornstarch slurry. For extra stickiness, let the glazed chicken rest off the heat for 2-3 minutes. Store chicken and rice separately from veggies for best texture. Reheat in a skillet with a splash of water to restore glossiness.

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Keywords: sticky honey soy chicken, bento box, meal prep, chicken thighs, easy dinner, Asian-inspired

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