Honey Garlic Chicken Bowl (Printable View)

Golden chicken coated in sweet honey garlic glaze over steamed rice with fresh vegetables

# Ingredient List:

→ 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:

01 - Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice, water, and pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a 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 a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
05 - Pour honey garlic sauce over the chicken. Stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
06 - While chicken cooks, steam broccoli, carrots, and bell pepper in a steamer basket for 4-5 minutes until just tender, or sauté in a separate skillet with a splash of oil for enhanced flavor.
07 - Divide cooked rice among 4 bowls. Top each with glazed chicken and steamed vegetables. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced spring onions.
08 - Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The honey garlic glaze strikes that perfect sweet-savory balance that keeps you reaching for another spoonful without thinking.
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes, making it realistic for a weeknight without feeling like a compromise.
  • Everything is customizable—swap the rice, add different vegetables, adjust the heat—and it still tastes like the same comforting dish.
02 -
  • Don't skip the rinsing step for rice—it genuinely changes the texture from sticky to light, and it's the easiest thing you can do to elevate the entire dish.
  • The sauce will thicken as it cools, so if it seems too thin when you plate it, give it 30 seconds and it'll come together—don't panic and add more cornstarch halfway through.
03 -
  • If your sauce breaks or looks separated, whisk in a teaspoon of water and it'll come back together smoothly—this saved me more than once when I got distracted.
  • Toast your own sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes if you have time; they develop a nuttiness that makes the whole bowl taste intentional.
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