Honey Garlic Chicken Rice Bowl
This Honey Garlic Chicken Rice Bowl is the perfect mix of sweet, savory, and satisfying. Tender chicken is coated in a rich honey garlic sauce, served over fluffy rice, and topped with fresh garnishes for the ultimate comfort meal. It’s easy to make, packed with flavor, and better than takeout. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or feeding a crowd, this dish will have everyone coming back for more. Plus, it’s customizable—add veggies, spice it up, or swap the protein to make it your own!
Ingredients
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch helps get that perfect crispy coating
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil for frying
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
- ¼ cup honey adds the perfect touch of sweetness
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce use low-sodium if preferred
- 4 cloves garlic minced (fresh is best, but garlic powder works in a pinch)
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated (or ½ teaspoon ground ginger)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for a little heat
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water to thicken the sauce
For Serving:
- 2 cups cooked rice white, brown, or even cauliflower rice
- Sesame seeds & chopped green onions optional, for garnish
Instructions
How to Cook Honey Garlic Chicken Rice Bowls
- Follow these simple steps, and you’ll have a delicious meal in no time.
Step 1: Prep the Chicken
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. No need to be fancy—just aim for even sizes so they cook the same.
- Toss the chicken in cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. This gives it that perfect crispiness.
Step 2: Cook the Chicken
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. No raw chicken here, please!
- Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
Step 3: Make the Sauce
- In the same pan, add minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant (a.k.a. your kitchen smells amazing).
- Pour in the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir and let it bubble for 2 minutes.
- Mix cornstarch with water, then stir it into the sauce. Watch it thicken like magic in about 30 seconds.
Step 4: Bring It All Together
- Add the chicken back into the pan and toss it in the sauce. Let it cook for another minute so everything gets coated.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy!
- Spoon the chicken over warm rice.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions on top (because we’re fancy like that).
- Grab a fork (or chopsticks) and dig in!
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for 15 minutes before cooking.
- If you like a thicker sauce, add a cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tsp water).
- Make it healthier by swapping white rice for brown rice or cauliflower rice.
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