Description
Honey Garlic Chicken Bites Over Creamy Rice is a flavorful and comforting dish featuring crispy chicken bites glazed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, served over rich, buttery rice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter (for sauce)
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half (for creamy rice)
- 2 tablespoons butter (for creamy rice)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter, garlic, honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until heated through and glazed.
- In a separate saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Add cooked rice, cream, and Parmesan. Stir until creamy and heated through.
- Spoon creamy rice onto plates and top with honey garlic chicken bites. Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley.
Notes
- Use jasmine or basmati rice for extra fragrance.
- You can substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu.
- Adjust honey or soy sauce to taste for sweeter or saltier flavor.
- Add steamed broccoli or sautéed veggies for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: honey garlic chicken, creamy rice, chicken bites, sweet and savory chicken, easy dinner