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Honey Garlic Chicken Bowl with Creamy Sauce

Close-up of a Honey Garlic Chicken Bowl featuring seared chicken pieces, creamy sauce, white rice, broccoli, and shredded carrots.
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A recipe for a sweet and savory honey garlic glazed chicken served over rice with a simple, rich cream sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup cooked white or brown rice (for serving)
  • 1 cup steamed broccoli florets (for serving)
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots (for serving)
  • For the Creamy Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: In a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce.
  2. Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Make the glaze: In the same skillet, combine the remaining soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Thicken the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch until smooth. Pour this slurry into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
  5. Coat the chicken: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat completely in the honey garlic glaze.
  6. Prepare the creamy sauce: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add heavy cream and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer. Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese until smooth.
  7. Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked rice among serving bowls. Top with steamed broccoli and shredded carrots. Place the glazed chicken over the rice and vegetables. Drizzle the creamy Parmesan sauce over the chicken and vegetables before serving.

Notes

  • For meal prep, store the chicken, sauce, and base ingredients separately. Reheat the chicken and sauce gently before assembling the bowl.
  • You can substitute Greek yogurt for heavy cream in the sauce for a lighter, tangier flavor, but you may need less Parmesan.
  • Use chicken thighs for juicier results when cooking.

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