Description
Tender honey garlic chicken is served over fluffy rice with steamed broccoli. A fast, flavorful home-cooked alternative to takeout that’s budget-friendly and family-approved.
Ingredients
2 boneless chicken breasts, sliced
2 cups cooked white or brown rice
1 cup steamed broccoli
2 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium (halal or gluten-free as needed)
2 tablespoons honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional)
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon ginger, grated (optional)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Season chicken slices with salt and pepper.
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 4-5 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Add soy sauce, honey, ginger, and sesame oil (if using). Stir well.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Add to the sauce and whisk until thickened and glossy.
Return chicken to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until well coated in the glaze.
Scoop rice into bowls, top with chicken and sauce, and serve with steamed broccoli on the side.
Notes
Substitute chicken thighs for more flavor or tofu for a vegetarian option.
Use brown rice or quinoa for a healthier alternative.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Add optional toppings like sesame seeds, chopped green onions, or a squeeze of lime.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: chicken
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg