Description
Tender chicken in a sticky-sweet garlic glaze served over fluffy rice with crisp broccoli. A quick, budget-friendly meal perfect for weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced into strips)
2 cups cooked white or brown rice (or cauliflower rice)
1/3 cup honey
2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tsp sesame oil
2 cups broccoli florets
1/2 tsp ginger (grated, optional)
1 tsp cornstarch (to thicken sauce)
1 tbsp water
Instructions
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat
Add chicken and cook 5-6 minutes until golden
Stir in honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger
Simmer 2 minutes, then mix in cornstarch and water
Cook 2 minutes until sauce thickens
Add broccoli and sauté 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp
Serve chicken and sauce over rice
Notes
Use chicken thighs for richer flavor
Substitute tofu for a vegetarian version
For extra glaze, double sauce ingredients
Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: chicken
- Method: Stir-frying/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 95mg