Honey Garlic Chicken Bowl (Printable)

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

# What you 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

# Directions:

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

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • The sauce thickens just enough to cling to each piece of chicken, so you get that glossy, restaurant-quality finish without any fussing.
  • Everything finishes in about 35 minutes, which means you can make this on a random Tuesday without planning your whole day around it.
02 -
  • The sauce will thicken only if you let it simmer those final 2 to 3 minutes, don't skip that step or you'll end up with something too thin and runny.
  • If your honey garlic sauce breaks or gets too thick, just add a tablespoon of water at a time and stir gently until you hit the right consistency.
03 -
  • Buy pre-minced garlic in a jar if you're short on time, it's not quite as bright as fresh but it's honest and tasty and saves you a step.
  • If you have a wok instead of a skillet, use it for the chicken, the high sides make it easier to toss everything without splashing sauce everywhere.
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