Name: Simple Healthy Honey Garlic Chicken Bites With Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 500g (1.5 lb) Chicken Breast: Cut into 0.75-inch cubes, tossed with cornstarch; 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Honey: For sweetness and glaze; 3 Tbsp (45 ml) Low-Sodium Soy Sauce: Provides savory flavor; 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Rice Vinegar: Adds tanginess; 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced: Essential for honey garlic flavor; 1 tsp (5 ml) Ginger, Minced: Complements garlic with warmth; 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Cornstarch & Water: Thickens sauce; 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Sesame Oil: Adds nutty flavor; 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Vegetable Oil: For searing chicken; 0.5 tsp (2.5 ml) Black Pepper: Enhances flavors; 200g (1 cup) Basmati Rice: Fluffy and aromatic; 400 ml (1.75 cup) Water: For cooking rice; 0.5 tsp (2.5 ml) Salt: For rice seasoning; 2 Tbsp (30g) Sesame Seeds: Toasted, for garnish; 2 Scallions, Sliced: For fresh garnish; Optional: 1 tsp (5 ml) Extra Honey: For drizzling

Description

These Simple Healthy Honey Garlic Chicken Bites with Rice offer a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and aromatic flavors, ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

500g (1.5 lb) Chicken Breast: Cut into 0.75-inch cubes, tossed with cornstarch
2 Tbsp (30 ml) Honey: For sweetness and glaze
3 Tbsp (45 ml) Low-Sodium Soy Sauce: Provides savory flavor
1 Tbsp (15 ml) Rice Vinegar: Adds tanginess
2 Cloves Garlic, Minced: Essential for honey garlic flavor
1 tsp (5 ml) Ginger, Minced: Complements garlic with warmth
2 Tbsp (30 ml) Cornstarch & Water: Thickens sauce
1 Tbsp (15 ml) Sesame Oil: Adds nutty flavor
1 Tbsp (15 ml) Vegetable Oil: For searing chicken
0.5 tsp (2.5 ml) Black Pepper: Enhances flavors
200g (1 cup) Basmati Rice: Fluffy and aromatic
400 ml (1.75 cup) Water: For cooking rice
0.5 tsp (2.5 ml) Salt: For rice seasoning
2 Tbsp (30g) Sesame Seeds: Toasted, for garnish
2 Scallions, Sliced: For fresh garnish
Optional: 1 tsp (5 ml) Extra Honey: For drizzling

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Instructions

Prepare Rice: Rinse basmati rice until water runs clear, then drain.
Cook Rice: Combine rice, water, and salt; boil, then simmer covered for 12 minutes, and steam for 5 minutes.
Prepare Chicken: Toss chicken cubes with pepper and cornstarch.
Sear Chicken: Sear chicken in sesame and vegetable oil until golden brown and cooked through.
Sauté Aromatics: Sauté minced garlic and ginger until fragrant.
Make Sauce: Combine honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar; boil for 1-2 minutes.
Thicken Sauce: Add cornstarch slurry to sauce and cook until thickened.
Combine & Simmer: Return chicken to skillet, coat with sauce, and simmer for 1 minute.
Rest & Plate: Let rest for 2 minutes, then serve over rice.
Garnish & Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions; drizzle with extra honey.

Notes

For optimal crispness, pat chicken dry before tossing with cornstarch and avoid overcrowding the skillet when searing. Adjust honey and red pepper flakes to taste.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Poultry
Method: Stir-fry
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 25 g
Sodium: 400 mg
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 50 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg