Description
The Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Rice Bowl is a flavorful meal with crispy chicken bites glazed in a sweet-and-spicy garlic sauce, served over rice with fresh veggies for a satisfying and balanced dish.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cubed
- 1/4 cup cornstarch or flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes or sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 3 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
- 1 cup julienned carrots
- 1 cup cucumber slices
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss cubed chicken with salt, pepper, and cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and crispy on all sides. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, vinegar, minced garlic, and red chili flakes or sriracha.
- Pour sauce into the skillet and simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until glazed.
- Assemble rice bowls with rice at the base. Top with chicken, carrots, cucumbers, green onions, and sesame seeds.
- Serve hot with extra chili sauce if desired.
Notes
- Use cauliflower for a vegetarian alternative.
- Swap honey for maple syrup for a different sweetness profile.
- Add bell peppers or steamed broccoli for extra veggies.
- Serve over noodles or quinoa for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
