Quick Honey Soy Chicken Bowl
Prepare this fast and easy honey soy chicken served over rice for a satisfying weeknight dinner bowl.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup steamed broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup sliced carrots
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic to make the glaze.
- Add the cut chicken pieces to the glaze, tossing to coat. Let it marinate for at least 5 minutes while you prepare the pan.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated chicken to the hot skillet, reserving any extra marinade. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
- Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens into a sticky glaze that coats the chicken.
- Assemble your bowls: Divide the cooked rice among serving bowls. Top with the honey soy chicken, steamed broccoli, and sliced carrots.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For faster cooking, use thin chicken cutlets instead of 1-inch cubes.
- If you prefer a thicker glaze, mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water and stir it into the simmering sauce during the last minute of cooking.
- Use pre-cooked rice to save significant time on weeknights.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 105