Description
Honey garlic chicken bowls are a nutritious, family-friendly dinner solution perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring tender pieces of chicken breast glazed in a sweet and savory sauce, this dish is served alongside fluffy jasmine rice, steamed broccoli, carrots, and edamame. The combination of honey, garlic, and soy sauce creates a beautiful, glossy finish that is sure to please everyone at the table. It is an efficient, customizable meal that works well for both quick dinners and meal prep throughout the week.
Ingredients
1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
4 cloves garlic minced
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
3 cups cooked jasmine rice
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup shelled edamame
1 cucumber thinly sliced
Optional: sesame seeds, green onions, and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
Whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and minced garlic in a small bowl.
In a separate small container, combine the cornstarch and water to create a slurry and set aside.
Slice the chicken breasts into uniform bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken to the skillet and sauté until golden brown and cooked through.
Pour the honey-garlic sauce over the chicken and bring to a simmer.
Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
Assemble the bowls by portioning the jasmine rice into four bowls.
Top each bowl with the glazed chicken, broccoli, carrots, edamame, and fresh cucumber slices.
Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, or a squeeze of lime before serving.
Notes
Ensure chicken is sliced into even pieces for consistent cooking time. You can steam the broccoli and edamame in the microwave or blanch them quickly for a vibrant crunch. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Adjust the vegetables based on what you have in your pantry.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Chicken Dinner
- Method: Stovetop Sauté
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg