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Honey Garlic Chicken Rice Bowls

Asian

Honey Garlic Chicken Rice Bowls

Tender chicken and crisp broccoli coated in a sweet and savory homemade honey garlic sauce and served over fluffy rice. These easy chicken rice bowls come together quickly and make a flavorful weeknight dinner or meal-prep lunch.

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
Asian

Estimated per serving · 560 cal · 46g protein · 76g carbs · 9g fat

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Equipment Needed

  • Large skillet with lid
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Meat thermometer
  • Tongs or spatula
  • Chef’s knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
    Substitute:

    Boneless skinless chicken thighs — Use 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs in place of the chicken breast. Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    Substitute:

    Arrowroot starch — Use 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch in place of 1 tablespoon cornstarch.

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
    Substitute:

    Green beans — Use 3 cups trimmed green beans in place of 3 cups broccoli florets.

  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/3 cup honey
    Substitute:

    Pure maple syrup — Use 1/3 cup pure maple syrup in place of 1/3 cup honey. The flavor will be slightly different but will still provide sweetness to the sauce.

  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
    Substitute:

    Coconut aminos — Use 1/4 cup coconut aminos in place of 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce. The finished sauce may taste slightly sweeter.

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
  • 4 cups cooked jasmine rice
    Substitute:

    Cooked brown rice — Use 4 cups cooked brown rice in place of 4 cups cooked jasmine rice.

  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

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Instructions

  1. Place the cubed chicken breast in a bowl and sprinkle with the cornstarch. Toss until the chicken is lightly and evenly coated.

  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Transfer the chicken to a clean plate.

  4. Add the broccoli florets and water to the same skillet. Cover and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender.

  5. While the broccoli cooks, whisk together the honey, low-sodium soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, fresh ginger, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.

  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the broccoli.

  7. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken and broccoli. Stir well to coat.

  8. Cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly and evenly coats the chicken and broccoli.

  9. Divide the cooked jasmine rice among four bowls.

  10. Spoon the honey garlic chicken and broccoli over the rice.

  11. Garnish each bowl with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve warm.

Recipe Notes

  • Cut the chicken into evenly sized pieces so it cooks at the same rate. Avoid overcrowding the skillet when browning the chicken. For meal prep, divide the rice, chicken, and broccoli among airtight containers and refrigerate until ready to reheat.

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