Honey Garlic Chicken Bites Over Creamy Rice
If you’re searching for a heartwarming meal that wraps you in comfort on a chilly evening, look no further than Honey Garlic Chicken Bites Over Creamy Rice. This delightful dish combines succulent chicken bites glazed in a sticky honey garlic sauce, served atop rich and cheesy rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it’s a quick and easy recipe that delivers big on flavor and satisfaction.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 0.25 cup honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1.5 cups jasmine or white rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 0.5 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp butter (for creamy rice)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the rice: In a large pot, bring jasmine rice and chicken broth to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Make it creamy: Stir in butter, heavy cream, cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan into the cooked rice until melted and smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until golden brown (12-15 minutes).
- Create the sauce: Push chicken to one side of the skillet; add butter and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, then mix in honey, soy sauce, and vinegar—let simmer until thickened.
- Serve: Spoon creamy rice onto plates topped with honey garlic chicken bites and garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg