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Quick Honey Garlic Chicken Rice Bowl

A close-up of a delicious chicken rice bowl featuring dark, glazed chicken pieces served over white rice and garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
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Make this easy chicken rice bowl for a flavorful weeknight dinner or simple meal prep lunch. This recipe delivers saucy chicken over rice quickly.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup white rice, uncooked
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water (slurry)
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
  • 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice: Combine the rice and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Keep covered off heat.
  2. Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and ginger. Set aside.
  3. Cook the chicken: Heat 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.
  4. Add vegetables: Add the frozen mixed vegetables to the skillet with the chicken and cook for 2 minutes until heated through.
  5. Thicken the sauce: Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Bring to a simmer. Stir the cornstarch slurry and pour it into the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
  6. Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Top the rice with the honey garlic chicken mixture.
  7. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving your flavorful chicken rice dish.

Notes

  • For meal prep chicken bowls, store the rice and chicken mixture separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
  • If you prefer crispy chicken bowl texture, lightly dredge the chicken pieces in flour before searing.
  • This recipe is a great base for rice bowl variations; substitute broccoli or edamame for the mixed vegetables.

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