Description
Honey Garlic Chicken Bites Over Creamy Rice is a flavorful and satisfying dish featuring tender chicken in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce served over rich, cheesy rice. It’s quick to prepare, family-friendly, and perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1½ cups jasmine or white rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until rice is tender and broth is absorbed.
- Once rice is cooked, stir in butter, heavy cream, cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Mix until smooth and creamy. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Keep warm.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sauté until golden and cooked through, about 12–15 minutes.
- Push chicken to one side of the skillet. Add butter and minced garlic to the empty side. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Stir to combine and simmer for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- To serve, spoon creamy rice onto plates and top with chicken bites and sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for added juiciness.
- Add chili flakes or hot sauce for a spicy twist.
- Substitute rice with cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Stir in sautéed vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- Make it gluten-free by using tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
