Name: recipe honey garlic pork rice bowl
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 500g (1.1 lb) Chicken Thighs, boneless, skinless; 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Honey; 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Low-Sodium Soy Sauce; 3 Cloves Garlic, minced; 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Rice Vinegar; 1 tsp (5 ml) Ginger, grated; 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Vegetable Oil; 250g (1 ¼ cup) Jasmine Rice; 300 ml (1 ¼ cup) Water; 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Tahini; 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Lime Juice; 1 tsp (5 ml) Honey (for drizzle); 1 tsp (5 ml) Toasted Sesame Oil; 1 Tbsp (15g) Sesame Seeds, toasted; 2 Scallions, sliced; Pinch Red-Pepper Flakes (optional)

Description

These Honey Garlic Chicken Rice Bowls feature tender chicken marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, served over fluffy jasmine rice, and topped with a tangy sesame-lime drizzle. It’s a flavorful and easy weeknight meal that’s sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

Scale

500g (1.1 lb) Chicken Thighs, boneless, skinless
2 Tbsp (30 ml) Honey
2 Tbsp (30 ml) Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
3 Cloves Garlic, minced
1 Tbsp (15 ml) Rice Vinegar
1 tsp (5 ml) Ginger, grated
1 Tbsp (15 ml) Vegetable Oil
250g (1 ¼ cup) Jasmine Rice
300 ml (1 ¼ cup) Water
2 Tbsp (30 ml) Tahini
1 Tbsp (15 ml) Lime Juice
1 tsp (5 ml) Honey (for drizzle)
1 tsp (5 ml) Toasted Sesame Oil
1 Tbsp (15g) Sesame Seeds, toasted
2 Scallions, sliced
Pinch Red-Pepper Flakes (optional)

Instructions

Cook the Rice: Rinse rice until water runs clear, then simmer with water for 15 minutes, rest for 5, and fluff.
Marinate Chicken: Whisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, and ginger. Marinate chicken for 15-30 minutes.
Sear Chicken: Sear chicken in a skillet for 4-5 minutes per side, glazing with remaining marinade.
Rest and Slice: Rest chicken for 3 minutes, then slice into strips.
Make Drizzle: Whisk tahini, lime juice, honey, and sesame oil with water to desired consistency.
Assemble Bowls: Layer rice, chicken, and drizzle.
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions; add red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

For best results, rinse the jasmine rice thoroughly to remove excess starch. Resting the chicken after searing allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 550 kcal
Sugar: 30 g
Sodium: 600 mg
Fat: 25 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 50 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 150 mg

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