Description
These Honey Garlic Chicken Bowls offer a quick, healthy, and flavor-packed dinner option featuring tender chicken, crisp fresh vegetables, and a savory homemade honey garlic sauce (natural). Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping, these bowls combine lean protein, vibrant veggies, and wholesome grains for a satisfying, balanced meal that’s easy to customize and enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, diced into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
Grains
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
Sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey (natural)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (natural)
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 tsp natural gelling agent (optional)
Garnish
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions or cilantro (optional)
Other
- 1–2 tbsp cooking oil (such as vegetable or olive oil)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Clean and dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic cloves finely, slice carrots thinly, and break broccoli into small florets. Having everything prepped helps the cooking process flow smoothly.
- Make the Honey Garlic Sauce (natural): In a small bowl, whisk together honey (natural), soy sauce (natural), apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, and a tiny pinch of natural gelling agent if you want a thicker sauce. This sauce is the star that brings all the flavors together.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and add the chicken pieces. Cook until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add a touch more oil if needed, then toss in the broccoli and carrots. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until veggies are tender but still crisp, preserving their vibrant color and crunch.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the chicken to the skillet and pour the honey garlic sauce (natural) over everything. Stir well to coat the chicken and veggies, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until warmed through and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Assemble Your Bowls: Spoon the cooked grains such as brown rice or quinoa into bowls. Top with the honey garlic chicken and vegetable mixture, then sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and optional fresh herbs for the ultimate finishing touch.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for a punchy, authentic flavor you can’t get from powders.
- Cut chicken into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent texture.
- Don’t overcook vegetables; keep them crisp to add contrast to the tender chicken and sticky sauce.
- Lightly toast sesame seeds to boost their aroma and add delightful crunch.
- Adjust the amount of honey (natural) to control sweetness, starting with less and adding more if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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