Description

Looking for the perfect balance between healthy, filling, and irresistibly flavorful? These Honey Garlic Chicken Rice Bowls are the answer. Juicy chicken glazed in a sticky-sweet honey garlic sauce

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:

1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 tbsp olive oil

Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Honey Garlic Sauce:

¼ cup honey

3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp freshly grated ginger (optional but recommended)

1 tbsp rice vinegar (for balance)

1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)

For the Bowls:

2 cups cooked white rice (or brown rice/quinoa)

1–2 cups steamed or stir-fried vegetables (broccoli, carrots, snap peas, etc.)

Optional garnishes: green onions, sesame seeds, chili flakes

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Chicken

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sauté for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.

Step 2: Make the Honey Garlic Sauce

In the same pan, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar. Bring to a low simmer. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water, then stir into the sauce to thicken. Simmer 2–3 minutes until glossy and thick.

Step 3: Return Chicken to Pan

Toss the cooked chicken into the sauce and stir to coat evenly. Let simmer another minute so the sauce fully absorbs.

Step 4: Assemble the Bowls

Scoop rice into bowls. Top with saucy chicken and a generous helping of vegetables. Add green onions, sesame seeds, or chili flakes to finish.

Notes

Lean protein from chicken

Complex carbs from rice or grains

Micronutrients from vegetables

Antioxidants and minerals from garlic and ginger

Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 15
Category: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4
Calories: 380
Sugar: 2g
Fat: 17g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 40g

Keywords: Honey garlic chicken rice bowls