Honey Garlic Chicken Rice Bowls
Enjoy a flavorful and easy-to-make rice bowl featuring tender chicken coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, topped with fresh vegetables and garnishes.
Ingredients
Protein
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs (cut into small pieces)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, fresh (minced)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
- 4 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening the sauce)
- 0.25 cup water
Vegetables
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
Garnishes
- to taste green onions (chopped)
- to taste sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions, then set aside.
- Cut chicken into small pieces, season with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a pan, cook chicken until golden and cooked through.
- Mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, water, and cornstarch (if using) to make sauce.
- Pour sauce into pan with chicken, add vegetables if desired, and simmer until sauce thickens. Turn off heat.
- Serve chicken and sauce over rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in some soy sauce and honey before cooking.