Honey Garlic Chicken Bowl (Printable View)

Golden chicken in sweet honey garlic glaze over rice with fresh vegetables and sesame topping.

# 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 It:

01 - Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat, let stand covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with 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 single layer and cook for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
05 - Pour honey garlic sauce over chicken. Stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats chicken evenly.
06 - Steam broccoli, carrots, and bell pepper until just tender, approximately 4-5 minutes, or sauté in separate pan with splash of oil for enhanced flavor.
07 - Divide cooked rice among 4 serving bowls. Top with glazed chicken and vegetables. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and spring onions.
08 - Serve immediately while hot and enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and Easy: Takes only 35 minutes to prepare and cook.
  • Dairy-Free: A healthy, wholesome meal suitable for dairy-free diets.
  • Versatile: Easily adaptable with different grains and vegetables.
02 -
  • Rinse the rice multiple times until the water runs clear to prevent it from becoming sticky.
  • Use low-sodium soy sauce to better control the salt level of the glaze.
  • To save time, you can steam the vegetables directly in the same pan during the final simmering stage if it is large enough.
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