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Honey Soy Chicken Bowl with Garlic Sauce

Close-up of a Honey Soy Chicken Bowl featuring glazed chicken pieces over white rice, drizzled with white sauce and green onions.
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Prepare a complete, flavorful Honey Soy Chicken Bowl featuring a rich homemade garlic sauce. This recipe provides instructions for sticky, sweet, and savory chicken served over your choice of base.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (for chicken)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for cooking)
  • For the Garlic Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • For Assembly:
  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • 1 cup steamed broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Combine chicken pieces with soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and 2 minced garlic cloves in a bowl. Marinate for at least 20 minutes.
  2. While the chicken marinates, prepare the garlic sauce: Mix mayonnaise, 3 minced garlic cloves, lemon juice, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade, reserving the excess liquid.
  4. Add chicken to the hot skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
  5. Pour the reserved marinade liquid into the skillet with the chicken. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Stir the cornstarch slurry and pour it into the simmering sauce. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens into a sticky glaze, about 1 minute.
  7. To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked rice among serving bowls. Top with steamed broccoli and shredded carrots.
  8. Arrange the glazed honey soy chicken over the vegetables and rice.
  9. Drizzle generously with the prepared garlic sauce. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can bake the chicken at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes before tossing it in the thickened glaze.
  • Use chicken thighs for a more tender result.
  • If you prefer a spicier sauce, add a dash of sriracha to the garlic sauce mixture.

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