Description
This delicious Honey Garlic Chicken recipe is quick and easy to prepare, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the jasmine rice and set it aside warm.
- Steam the broccoli until tender-crisp, then prep the carrots, cucumber, green onions, and sesame seeds.
- Place the chicken pieces in a bowl and season them with salt and black pepper.
- Toss the chicken with cornstarch until lightly coated.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken in a single layer and cook until golden and fully cooked, stirring as needed.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce into the skillet and stir well.
- Let the sauce simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until thickened and glossy.
- Divide the cooked rice among 4 bowls.
- Top each bowl with honey garlic chicken, broccoli, carrots, and cucumber.
- Finish with green onions and sesame seeds, then serve warm.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side of steamed vegetables.
- You can adjust the sweetness by increasing or decreasing the amount of honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Saute
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg