Honey Garlic Chicken Bowl
Juicy chicken glazed in sticky honey-garlic sauce, served over warm rice with crisp veggies and a light lemony drizzle. Simple, crowd-pleasing, and meal-prep friendly.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: ~35 minutes
Ingredients
Honey Garlic Chicken
2 chicken breasts, cubed or sliced
1½ tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp honey
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
½ tsp black pepper
Bowl Base
1½ cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
Veggies
½ cup broccoli florets (steamed or roasted)
½ cup carrots, sliced
½ cup cucumber or bell peppers
Light Drizzle
¼ cup Greek yogurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt
Water to thin
Optional Toppings
Sesame seeds
Spring onions
Chili flakes
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook Chicken
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat
Add chicken, season lightly with pepper
Cook 5–6 minutes until golden
2️⃣ Make Sauce
Add garlic, saute 30 seconds
Stir in honey, soy sauce & lemon juice
Simmer 2–3 minutes until glossy and thick
3️⃣ Prepare Veggies
Steam or saute veggies until just tender
4️⃣ Assemble Bowl
Rice base → veggies → honey garlic chicken
Drizzle yogurt sauce (if using) and add toppings
Tips
Don’t burn garlic — keep heat medium
Add ginger for extra depth
Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb option
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this good for weight loss?
Yes — control honey amount and pair with lots of veggies.
Q: Meal prep friendly?
Very! Keeps well 3 days in fridge.
Q: Make it spicy?
Add chili sauce or red pepper flakes to sauce.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 520 kcal
Protein: 34 g
Carbs: 48 g
Fat: 22 g