Description
Glazed Chicken Rice Bowl with Broccoli & Cucumber is a fresh, balanced, and satisfying meal that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. Tender chicken is coated in a sweet and savory glaze, served over fluffy rice with steamed broccoli and crisp cucumber slices for a refreshing crunch.
Ingredients
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
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2 tbsp honey
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1 tbsp rice vinegar
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1 tsp sesame oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger
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1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
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2 cups cooked white or jasmine rice
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1 1/2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
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1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
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Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
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Pour the sauce into the pan with the chicken. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.
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Stir in the cornstarch slurry if a thicker glaze is desired, and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
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To serve, divide rice into bowls. Top with glazed chicken, steamed broccoli, and fresh cucumber slices.
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Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes