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Healthy Garlic Soy Marinated Chicken Rice Bowl

Quick & easy soy-honey glazed chicken rice bowl. Succulent, savory-sweet chicken over rice, perfect for busy weeknights. A delicious meal!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced Use skinless and boneless for quicker cooking.
  • 2 cups cooked rice Should be hot when served.
  • ¼ cup soy sauce Use low-sodium if preferred.
  • 2 tbsp honey Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar Add for acidity.
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced Fresh is best for maximum flavor.
  • 1 tsp ginger, minced Fresh ginger preferred.
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil For cooking the chicken.
  • to taste green onions, for garnish Optional, for freshness.
  • to taste sesame seeds, for garnish Optional, for added crunch.

Method
 

Cooking the Chicken
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
  2. Add the diced chicken in an even layer; let it sit undisturbed for about 2 minutes to develop color.
  3. Stir and continue cooking until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes total.
Making the Sauce
  1. While the chicken cooks, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and minced ginger in a small bowl.
  2. Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken; reduce the heat to medium-low.
  3. Let it simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken, about 2–4 minutes.
Serving
  1. Spoon the sticky chicken over the cooked rice.
  2. Finish with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
  3. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1000mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8g

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat on stovetop or in the microwave.

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