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Honey Soy Chicken Bowl with Garlic Sauce

Close-up of a Honey Soy Chicken Bowl with crispy chicken pieces coated in glaze, served over white rice and drizzled with garlic sauce.
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A recipe for tender chicken coated in a sticky honey soy glaze, served over rice and topped with a simple, pungent garlic sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (for marinade)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cups cooked white or brown rice (for serving)
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • For the Garlic Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed or minced very finely
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Combine the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, and ginger in a bowl. Add the cut chicken and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
  2. While the chicken marinates, prepare the garlic sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, 2 crushed garlic cloves, lemon juice, sugar, and salt until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  4. Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Reserve the remaining marinade.
  5. Add the chicken to the hot skillet in a single layer. Cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
  6. Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet with the chicken. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens into a sticky glaze that coats the chicken.
  7. To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked rice among serving bowls. Top the rice with the honey soy glazed chicken.
  8. Drizzle a generous amount of the prepared garlic sauce over the chicken and rice.
  9. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  • For a thicker glaze, remove the cooked chicken from the pan before adding the marinade, reduce the marinade over high heat until syrupy, then toss the chicken back in.
  • You can substitute chicken breasts for thighs, but thighs remain juicier.
  • Use low-sodium soy sauce if you prefer less salt in the final dish.

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