Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken Bowl is the perfect mix of sweet, savory, and satisfying. Tender chicken is glazed in a sticky honey garlic sauce and served over fluffy rice with crisp-tender broccoli — a comforting, better-than-takeout meal made at home in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
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1 tbsp olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1/3 cup honey
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1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
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1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
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1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (optional for thickening)
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2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
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2 cups broccoli florets, steamed or sautéed
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1/2 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
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Green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Pour in honey, soy sauce, and vinegar. Stir well and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
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If thicker sauce is desired, stir in cornstarch slurry and simmer another 1–2 minutes until glossy.
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Return cooked chicken to the pan and toss to coat evenly in the sauce. Cook for 1–2 more minutes.
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To serve, divide rice between bowls, top with sauced chicken and steamed broccoli.
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Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.
Notes
You can swap broccoli for green beans, carrots, or stir-fry vegetables. To make it gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce. This dish is perfect for meal prep and tastes even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes