Easy Honey Garlic Chicken Bowls
A quick and comforting meal featuring juicy chicken marinated in honey and garlic, served over rice and vibrant veggies, perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken thighs, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil for frying
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups broccoli florets steamed
- 1 cup shredded carrots
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water to mix with cornstarch
Instructions
Cooking Chicken
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chicken thighs and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
Making Sauce
- While the chicken is cooking, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic in a small bowl.
Combining Sauce with Chicken
- Once the chicken is browned, pour the honey garlic sauce into the skillet, stirring well to coat the chicken.
- Mix the cornstarch with water until smooth and add to the skillet to thicken the sauce, stirring regularly until glossy.
Steaming Veggies
- Steam the broccoli until just tender, about 4-5 minutes.
Assembling Bowls
- In meal prep containers, divide the cooked rice, steamed broccoli, and shredded carrots. Top each with honey garlic chicken.
Serving
- Serve immediately or store in the fridge for meal prep.
Notes
For best results, taste the chicken and adjust seasoning if necessary. You can customize with extra toppings like sesame seeds or crunchy pickled vegetables.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 15g
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