Dinner Recipe

Honey Garlic Chicken Rice Bowl

Tender chicken coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce served over fluffy rice with crisp vegetables for an easy weeknight dinner.

30 mins Easy Dinner
Honey Garlic Chicken Rice Bowl

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts, diced
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 carrot, sliced
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • Salt and black pepper

Instructions

1

Season diced chicken with salt and black pepper.

2

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked.

3

Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.

4

Stir in honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.

5

Let the sauce simmer for 2–3 minutes until glossy and slightly thickened.

6

Steam or lightly sauté broccoli and carrots until tender-crisp.

7

Assemble bowls with jasmine rice, honey garlic chicken, vegetables, cucumber, and green onions.

8

Finish with sesame seeds and extra sauce before serving.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This honey garlic chicken rice bowl is sweet, savory, cozy, and satisfying. It is perfect for busy weeknights when you want a homemade dinner that feels comforting without being complicated.

  • Easy 30-minute dinner
  • Sweet and savory honey garlic sauce
  • Great for meal prep
  • Customizable with your favorite vegetables

Ingredient Notes

Honey creates the glossy sweet sauce that coats the chicken beautifully, while soy sauce adds savory depth and balance.

Jasmine rice keeps the bowl fluffy and comforting, and crisp vegetables add freshness, color, and texture.

Tips For The Best Rice Bowl

  • Do not overcrowd the pan so the chicken browns properly.
  • Use freshly minced garlic for the best flavor.
  • Let the sauce simmer until it becomes glossy.
  • Serve with warm rice so everything feels cozy and fresh.

Variations

Swap chicken for salmon, shrimp, tofu, or turkey. Add edamame, avocado, spicy sriracha, brown rice, or roasted vegetables for a different bowl-style dinner.