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A bowl of sliced honey garlic chicken served over steamed jasmine rice with sautéed Chinese broccoli (gai lan). The chicken is coated in a glossy honey garlic glaze and topped with sesame seeds for texture and added flavor. This protein-packed Asian rice bowl is perfect for lunch, dinner, or quick meal prep recipes.
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Honey Garlic Chicken

A quick and easy Honey Garlic Chicken recipe with a sticky, sweet-savory glaze. Perfect over steamed rice for a simple, satisfying meal. 
Watch me make Honey Garlic Chicken
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Meal Prep
Cuisine: Asian, Takeout
Keyword: Asian Dinners, Asian Recipes, Easy, Easy Asian Recipe, Easy Recipes, Honey Garlic Chicken, Korean Chicken Recipe, One Pan Recipe, Weeknight Dinner
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Chicken

Optional Garnishes

  • Sesame seeds
  • Steamed Chinese broccoli

Instructions

  • Season both sides of the chicken with salt.
  • In a bowl, mix honey, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, and minced garlic to make the honey garlic sauce.
  • Heat a pan over medium heat, add oil, and sear the chicken for about 3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan, pour in the honey garlic sauce and let it cook until thickened.
  • Return the chicken to the pan, coat it in the sauce, and cook until done.
  • Slice the chicken, serve over a fresh bowl of steamed rice, and optionally garnish with sesame seeds and steamed greens.

Notes

(1) I used chicken thighs, but breasts work just as well!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 17.5g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 9g