Honey Garlic Chicken Bowl (Printer-Friendly)

Tender chicken in sweet honey garlic sauce over rice with crisp vegetables and sesame seeds.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
03 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
04 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Honey Garlic Sauce

05 - 4 tablespoons honey
06 - 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
07 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
09 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
10 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil

→ Rice

11 - 1.25 cups jasmine or short-grain white rice
12 - 2 cups water
13 - Pinch of salt

→ Vegetables

14 - 1.5 cups broccoli florets
15 - 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
16 - 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced

→ Garnishes

17 - 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
18 - 2 spring onions, sliced

# How To Make:

01 - Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice, water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat, keep covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, ginger, and sesame oil. Set aside.
03 - Toss chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
04 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
05 - Pour the honey garlic sauce over the cooked chicken. Stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
06 - While the chicken cooks, steam broccoli, carrots, and bell pepper until tender, approximately 4-5 minutes, or sauté in a separate pan with a splash of oil.
07 - Divide cooked rice among 4 bowls. Top each with glazed chicken and vegetables. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and spring onions.
08 - Serve immediately and enjoy.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The whole thing comes together in under 35 minutes, which means you can actually make this on a Tuesday without losing your mind.
  • That honey garlic glaze is genuinely addictive, and somehow it tastes fancy enough to impress people even though you barely did anything.
  • It's naturally dairy-free and packed with protein, so you don't have to feel guilty about going back for seconds.
02 -
  • Don't skip rinsing the rice or it becomes a starchy clump that can't hold the glaze properly—I learned this and it made all the difference.
  • The sauce thickens quickly, so have all your ingredients prepped before the chicken hits the pan, or you'll be scrambling.
03 -
  • Use chicken thighs instead of breasts if you can—they stay tender and juicy even if you're not perfectly timing things, which takes the stress out of cooking.
  • The sesame seeds and spring onions aren't decoration, they're essential to the whole experience, so don't skip them even if you're tired.
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