Honey Garlic Chicken Bites Over Creamy Rice
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Honey Garlic Chicken Bites Over Creamy Rice. This delightful dish features tender chicken pieces glazed in a sticky, sweet garlic sauce and served atop a bed of rich, creamy rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners, it combines savory and sweet flavors that will satisfy your cravings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet cooking, boiling
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 0.25 cup honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 cups chicken broth
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1.5 cups jasmine or white rice
- 0.5 cup cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp butter for rice
- salt and pepper for rice
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine rice and chicken broth, then boil. Reduce heat and cover to simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in butter, heavy cream, cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning into cooked rice until creamy.
- 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).
- Push chicken aside in the skillet; sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds. Add honey, soy sauce, and vinegar; simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Spoon creamy rice onto plates and top with honey garlic chicken bites; garnish with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg