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Honey Garlic Chicken Rice Bowls

These Honey Garlic Chicken Rice Bowls are quick, flavorful, and ready in just 30 minutes. Tender chicken is coated in a sticky-sweet honey garlic sauce that’s perfectly balanced with a little heat, then served over fluffy rice and steamed broccoli for a wholesome, satisfying meal. These bowls are the kind of weeknight dinner you’ll want to make on repeat.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Asian
Keyword honey garlic chicken rice bowls
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 456kcal
Author Tawnie Graham of Kroll's Korner

Ingredients

  • 2¼– 2½ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1-2 Tbsp. neutral oil such as canola or avocado oil

For the Honey Sauce:

  • 1 cup soy sauce low sodium if preferred
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 Tbsp. Shaoxing wine
  • 1-2 Tbsp. sriracha optional for spicy lovers
  • 1 Tbsp. mirin
  • 2 tsp. garlic minced
  • 1 tsp. ginger minced
  • To thicken sauce: 1 Tbsp. cornstarch + 2 Tbsp. water

For serving:

  • 1-2 heads broccoli roasted or steamed
  • Cooked white rice
  • Green onions for garnish
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
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Instructions

  • Prep the chicken: Pat the chicken dry and cut chicken into bite-sized cubes. Add to a mixing bowl and toss with cornstarch until evenly coated.
    2¼– 2½ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1/4 cup cornstarch
    Side-by-side image of dicing chicken into bite-size pieces then tossing in cornstarch.
  • Cook the chicken: Heat 1-2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer, cooking until golden brown and crispy on the outside, about 6-8 minutes. Work in batches if needed and add more oil if necessary.
    1-2 Tbsp. neutral oil
    Side-by-side image of cooking chicken in skillet.
  • Make the sauce: While the chicken cooks, whisk together soy sauce, honey, Shaoxing wine, sriracha, mirin, garlic, and ginger in a bowl or I like to use a measuring cup.
    1 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup honey, 1 Tbsp. Shaoxing wine, 1-2 Tbsp. sriracha, 1 Tbsp. mirin, 2 tsp. garlic, 1 tsp. ginger
    Side-by-side image of whisking together the ingredients for honey garlic sauce.
  • Combine chicken & sauce: Reduce the skillet heat to medium. Pour the sauce into the skillet (be sure to scrape all the honey that may have settled to the bottom) and bring to a gentle simmer.
    Side-by-side image of adding the sauce to the chicken in the pan and letting it sit for a few minutes.
  • Make cornstarch slurry: Whisk together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl.
    To thicken sauce: 1 Tbsp. cornstarch + 2 Tbsp. water
    Side-by-side image of whisking cornstarch and water together in small bowl.
  • Add to chicken: Whisk the slurry into the chicken.
    Side-by-side image of whisking the cornstarch slurry into chicken then letting it thicken for a few minutes.
  • Let it thicken: Let it cook for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens and clings to the chicken. Start Timer
    Side-by-side image of letting the chicken cook in thickened sauce for a few minutes then garnishing with sesame seeds and green onions.
  • Assemble bowls: Divide cooked rice among bowls. Top with honey garlic chicken, roasted or steamed broccoli, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and sliced green onions. YUMMM!
    1-2 heads broccoli, Cooked white rice, Green onions, Sesame seeds
    Honey garlic chicken in bowl with rice and broccoli.

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Notes

Substitutions: You can use a pale dry sherry or dry white wine in place of the mirin or Shaoxing wine if needed.
Recipe update: This recipe was updated in November 2025. A few modifications were made to make the honey garlic sauce more prevalent (the sriracha is optional, and I highly recommend adding it if you love a bit of heat). Also, tossing the chicken in cornstarch before cooking helps to create a light, crisp coating on the chicken and helps the sauce stick better. It also helps lock in moisture so the chicken stays tender and juicy! 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 2059mg | Potassium: 1052mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 1058IU | Vitamin C: 144mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg