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Weeknight • Chicken

Sweet and Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Bowls

Tender chicken coated in a luscious honey-garlic sauce, perfect for a vibrant and speedy weeknight bowl.

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
4
Level
Weeknight
Sweet and Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Bowls

Dinner doesn't get much easier or more delicious than these Sweet and Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Bowls! This recipe takes simple ingredients and transforms them into a flavor explosion that everyone will love. It's quick, customizable, and creates that irresistible sticky sauce you'll want to drizzle over everything. Get ready for a new family favorite!

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

For the Chicken

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Honey Garlic Sauce

  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger (optional, but highly recommended)
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp cold water

For Serving

  • Cooked rice or quinoa
  • Steamed broccoli or edamame
  • Sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • Sliced green onions (for garnish)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add chicken to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

  2. Step 2

    In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger (if using). Pour this mixture into the same skillet. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

  3. Step 3

    Whisk the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water) into the simmering sauce. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy. If it gets too thick, add a splash more chicken broth.

  4. Step 4

    Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat thoroughly in the sticky honey-garlic sauce.

  5. Step 5

    Serve immediately over cooked rice or quinoa, alongside steamed broccoli or edamame. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Tips

  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken; cook in batches if necessary to ensure it browns nicely.
  • Fresh ginger adds a wonderful zing to the sauce, but you can omit it if you don't have it.
  • The sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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