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Honey Soy Garlic Chicken with Rice Bowl

Close-up of crispy Honey Soy Garlic Chicken pieces generously coated in a glossy sauce, served over white rice in a bowl.
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Prepare a quick and flavorful weeknight meal featuring tender chicken coated in a sticky honey soy garlic glaze, served over steamed rice.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup white rice (uncooked)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)
  • Optional garnishes: Sliced green onions, sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice according to package directions. Keep warm.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and black pepper to make the sauce. Set aside half of the sauce mixture for later use.
  3. Toss the cut chicken pieces in the remaining half of the sauce mixture and let it marinate for at least 10 minutes while you heat the skillet.
  4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add the marinated chicken to the hot skillet in a single layer. Cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
  6. Pour the reserved half of the sauce mixture over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
  7. Stir the cornstarch slurry once more, then pour it slowly into the simmering sauce while stirring constantly. The sauce will thicken quickly into a glaze. Cook for 1 minute until the glaze coats the chicken evenly.
  8. To serve, spoon the cooked rice into bowls. Top with the honey soy garlic chicken and drizzle any extra glaze from the pan over the top. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, use chicken thighs instead of breasts.
  • You can add steamed broccoli or snap peas to the bowl for vegetables.
  • If you prefer a thicker glaze, increase the cornstarch in the slurry slightly.

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