Prepare a simple, flavorful chicken bowl featuring chicken glazed with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, served over rice with fresh, crisp vegetables.
Author:Ahazzam
Prep Time:15 min
Cook Time:25 min
Total Time:40 min
Yield:4 servings
Category:Dinner
Method:Pan-Frying and Roasting
Cuisine:Asian-Inspired
Diet:Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup white or brown rice, cooked
1 head broccoli, cut into florets
1 large carrot, shredded
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water (slurry)
Instructions
Cook the rice according to package directions. Set aside and keep warm.
Toss the broccoli florets with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on a baking sheet at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes until tender-crisp.
While the broccoli roasts, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
Whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Toss to coat the chicken completely and allow the glaze to bubble for 1 minute.
Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked rice among serving bowls. Top the rice with the glazed chicken.
Arrange the roasted broccoli and shredded carrots around the chicken. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a quicker cooking time, use chicken thighs instead of breasts.
You can substitute quinoa or noodles for the rice base.
Add a sprinkle of sesame seeds or chopped green onions for garnish before serving.