Honey Soy Chicken Rice Bowls
A comforting yet exciting dish featuring tender chicken coated in a sticky honey soy glaze, served over warm rice with delightful toppings.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts Thighs are juicier, but breasts work too.
- 1/4 cup soy sauce Regular or light soy works.
- 1/4 cup honey For glossy sweetness.
- 2 cloves garlic More to taste.
- 1 small onion Sliced.
- 1 inch ginger Optional, for warmth.
- 1 tbsp vinegar or calamansi A little to balance sweetness.
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional) For thickening the glaze quickly.
- 4 cups steamed rice Jasmine or long grain, preferably warm.
- 1/2 cup toppings Sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, cucumber, or a fried egg.
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and pat dry.
- Lightly season the chicken to enhance browning.
Cooking
- Sauté onion and garlic in a bit of oil until sweet.
- Add the chicken and cook until it develops color.
- Combine soy sauce, honey, a splash of water, and vinegar in a bowl and pour over chicken.
- Let it bubble gently until glossy and clinging to the chicken; add cornstarch slurry if needed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness and saltiness with vinegar or water.
Serving
- Serve chicken over rice, adding toppings as desired.
Notes
This dish is great for meal prep. Store chicken and sauce separately from rice for reheating. For spicy, add chili garlic sauce or red chilies to the glaze.