Here’s a delicious recipe for Honey Garlic Chicken Bites over Creamy Rice — a comforting, flavorful dish with the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and creamy:
🍯 Honey Garlic Chicken Bites over Creamy Rice
🐔 For the Chicken Bites:
Ingredients:
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
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Salt & pepper to taste
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1/2 cup flour (for light dredging)
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2 tbsp cornstarch (for crispiness)
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2 tbsp oil (vegetable or olive)
Honey Garlic Sauce:
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1/3 cup honey
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
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1 tbsp ketchup (adds a nice tang)
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1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a kick)
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1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (for slurry)
🍚 For the Creamy Rice:
Ingredients:
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1 cup uncooked jasmine or basmati rice
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2 tbsp butter
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups chicken broth
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1/2 cup heavy cream (or half & half)
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Salt & pepper to taste
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for extra richness)
🔪 Instructions:
1. Make the Creamy Rice:
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In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft, about 3 minutes.
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Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Stir in the rice and toast for 1 minute.
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Pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes.
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Once rice is tender, stir in the cream, Parmesan (if using), and season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
2. Cook the Chicken:
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Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Toss with flour and cornstarch to coat.
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Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer, cooking until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3. Make the Honey Garlic Sauce:
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In the same pan, lower heat to medium. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
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Stir in honey, soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
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Add the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2–3 minutes.
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Return the chicken to the pan and toss to coat in the sticky sauce.
