Steamed Sticky Rice with Chicken and Fresh Herbs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-10 · Updated 2026-04-10

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A comforting bowl of fluffy steamed sticky rice topped with tender chicken and a vibrant herb mixture for a balanced, aromatic meal. This Asian recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs Sticky rice, Boneless skinless chicken breast, Fresh mint leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 2 Laotian cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup Sticky rice
8 oz Boneless skinless chicken breast
1/4 cup Fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup Fresh cilantro
1 tbsp Fish sauce
1 Lime
1 cup Water
1 tbsp Vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Rinse 1 cup sticky rice under cold water until water runs clear. Place rice in a steamer basket over 1 cup water in a pot. Cover and steam over medium-high heat for 25 minutes until tender and fluffy.
Step 2: While rice steams, season 8 oz chicken breast strips with 1 tbsp fish sauce and 1/2 tsp salt. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
Step 3: In a bowl, mix 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Squeeze juice from 1 lime over the herbs and toss. Fluff steamed rice, divide into bowls, top with chicken strips, and serve with the herb mixture on the side.