Description
Honey Garlic Chicken Bowls combine tender, juicy chicken with crisp fresh vegetables and a naturally sweet honey garlic sauce, delivering a quick, colorful, and nutritious meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
- 2 cloves minced garlic
Sauce
- 3 tbsp natural honey
- 3 tbsp natural soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ tsp natural gelling agent
Cooking
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Base
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces, wash and cut broccoli into small florets, slice the red bell pepper into thin strips, and finely mince the garlic to release flavor for the sauce.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook for 6-8 minutes, until golden outside and tender inside. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed. Add broccoli and red bell pepper and cook for 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender and vibrant.
- Make the Honey Garlic Sauce: In a small bowl, combine natural honey, minced garlic, natural soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and natural gelling agent. Pour the sauce over the vegetables in the skillet and stir to coat evenly.
- Bring It All Together: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Toss everything well and simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and clings to the chicken and vegetables. Remove from heat once glossy and aromatic.
- Assemble Your Bowls: Place warm cooked rice or quinoa at the base of each bowl. Spoon the honey garlic chicken mixture on top, making sure to drizzle any extra sauce over the grains for best flavor.
Notes
- Use room temperature chicken for even cooking and tenderness.
- Do not overcook vegetables to keep them crisp-tender and fresh.
- Adjust the amount of natural gelling agent for preferred sauce thickness.
- Stir frequently during cooking to prevent sticking and keep ingredients coated evenly.
- Prep vegetables and mix the sauce ahead of time to save cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Honey Garlic Chicken, Chicken Bowls, Quick Dinner, Healthy Meal, Gluten Free, Easy Recipe, Sweet and Savory
