Easy Honey Garlic Chicken Bowls
These Honey Garlic Chicken Bowls are the ultimate solution for busy weeknights. Featuring tender, golden-brown chicken breast and perfectly charred broccoli tossed in a glossy, savory-sweet honey garlic glaze, this meal is both satisfying and simple to prepare. It is a wholesome, family-friendly dinner that delivers professional-grade flavor without the stress of complicated techniques or long hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups dry minute rice
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 24-28 oz broccoli florets
- 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 3 teaspoons cornstarch
- 8 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- Green onions for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to the package instructions.
- Pat chicken dry and toss with salt.
- Heat one tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken until cooked through (160-165°F), then set aside.
- Add remaining oil to the skillet and sear broccoli until charred and crisp-tender, then remove.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, and cornstarch.
- Sauté garlic in the skillet for one minute.
- Pour in the sauce mixture and simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Add the chicken back into the skillet to coat in the glaze.
- Serve the chicken and broccoli over bowls of rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Do not crowd the pan when searing the chicken to ensure a nice golden crust rather than steaming. Feel free to substitute broccoli with snap peas, bell peppers, or zucchini based on your preference.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 38gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 950mgFiber: 4gSugar: 18g
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