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Honey Garlic Chicken Bowls Recipe

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These Honey Garlic Chicken Bowls are an easy and delicious meal featuring tender chicken breast or thighs marinated in a flavorful soy garlic mixture, then cooked to golden perfection and coated in a sweet and tangy honey garlic sauce. Served over steamed rice and garnished with fresh green onions and sesame seeds, this recipe can be easily customized with optional vegetables like broccoli and bell peppers for added color and nutrition.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Marinade

  • 2 lbs chicken breast or thighs, diced
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

Sauce

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

Garnishes and Optional Additions

  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
  • Red pepper flakes for added heat (optional)
  • Broccoli florets for extra veggies (optional)
  • Brown sugar for a richer sauce (optional)
  • Bell peppers for a pop of color (optional)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken: Combine the diced chicken with soy sauce and minced garlic. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes to infuse the meat with savory garlic-soy flavors.
  2. Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, mix together the honey, rice vinegar, and cornstarch until smooth. This mixture will create a sweet and tangy sauce with a nice thickness.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Heat a pan over medium heat and cook the marinated chicken until it is golden brown and cooked through, ensuring the interior reaches a safe temperature and the exterior has a nice sear.
  4. Make the Garlic Sauce: Using the same pan, pour in the prepared honey garlic sauce mixture and simmer it, stirring frequently, until it thickens. Then add the cooked chicken back to the pan and coat it evenly with the thickened sauce.
  5. Serve and Garnish: Serve the honey garlic chicken over steamed rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Optionally add red pepper flakes, steamed broccoli, or bell peppers to enhance flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Marinate the chicken for longer (up to 2 hours) for deeper flavor.
  • Add vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers for a balanced meal.
  • Adjust sweetness by adding brown sugar or extra honey according to taste.
  • Use chicken thighs for more juiciness and richer flavor; chicken breasts are leaner.
  • Serve immediately for best texture; leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • To reduce sodium, opt for low-sodium soy sauce.
  • For spice lovers, sprinkle red pepper flakes while cooking or as a garnish.

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