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Honey Garlic Chicken Rice Bowls Recipe

Sweet and savory Honey Garlic Chicken Rice Bowls made with crispy chicken and rich sauce.Ready in 35 minutes and perfect for weeknight dinners.Serve with rice and veggies for a complete meal.

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian-inspired

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:

  • 2¼ –2½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 –2 tbsp neutral oil canola or avocado

For the Honey Garlic Sauce (Halal-Friendly):

  • 1 cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 tbsp chicken broth replacement for Shaoxing wine
  • 1 –2 tbsp sriracha optional
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar replacement for mirin
  • 2 tsp garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger minced

To Thicken:

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water

For Serving:

  • 1 –2 heads broccoli steamed or roasted
  • Cooked white rice
  • Green onions
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • Prep the chicken: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss with cornstarch until evenly coated.
  • Cook the chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6–8 minutes until golden and crispy.
  • Make the sauce: Whisk soy sauce, honey, chicken broth, sriracha, vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
  • Combine chicken & sauce: Lower heat to medium and pour sauce into skillet. Let it simmer gently.
  • Add slurry: Mix cornstarch and water, then whisk into the skillet.
  • Thicken: Cook 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken beautifully. This is where the Honey Garlic Chicken Rice Bowls come together.
  • Assemble bowls: Serve over rice with broccoli, then garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Swap chicken breast with chicken thighs for juicier texture
  • Use brown rice or cauliflower rice for a healthier option
  • Drizzle with extra sauce before serving for more flavor