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Honey Garlic Chicken Rice Bowl
Lina

Honey Garlic Chicken Rice Bowl

A sweet and savory dish with tender honey-garlic glazed chicken served over rice. Crispy flour-coated chicken absorbs the bold sauce made from honey, garlic, and soy. Garnished with fresh herbs and ideal for weeknight meals or meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken Recipes
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Boneless skinless chicken breast 1½ pounds, cut into ¾" pieces
  • Kosher salt ½ teaspoon
  • Ground black pepper ½ teaspoon
  • All-purpose flour ⅓ cup, for coating chicken
  • Olive oil 3 tablespoons
  • Medium cloves garlic 5, minced
  • Honey ½ cup
  • Water 3 tablespoons
  • Soy sauce 3 tablespoons
  • Cooked rice (for serving)
  • Green onion (for serving), sliced
  • Thai basil (for serving), fresh leaves
  • Sesame seeds (for serving)

Method
 

  1. Place chicken in a bowl and season with salt and pepper
  2. Add flour and toss until evenly coated
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat
  4. Arrange chicken in a single layer and cook 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally until golden
  5. Add garlic and cook 1 minute
  6. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and water, scraping up browned bits
  7. Simmer 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens
  8. Serve over rice with garnishes

Notes

Flour coating creates a crust that holds sauce
Reusing the pan captures savory umami flavors
Store leftovers in airtight containers up to 3 days
Serve with steamed broccoli or cucumber pickles for balance