Honey Garlic Chicken Bites Over Creamy Rice Recipe
These Honey Garlic Chicken Bites Over Creamy Rice are a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. Tender chicken bites coated in a sticky honey garlic glaze are served over a bed of rich and creamy rice, making for a decadent and satisfying meal.
- Author: rami
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
For the Chicken Bites:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.25 cup honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp butter
For the Creamy Rice:
- 1.5 cups jasmine or white rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Step 1: In a large pot, combine rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer until rice is tender.
- Step 2: Stir in butter, heavy cream, cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan until creamy. Season and keep warm.
- Step 3: Sear seasoned chicken in olive oil until golden and cooked through.
- Step 4: Sauté garlic, then add honey, soy sauce, and vinegar. Simmer until thickened.
- Step 5: Serve creamy rice topped with honey garlic chicken bites. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a dash of red pepper flakes to the honey garlic glaze.
- Feel free to customize the cheese blend in the creamy rice to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Honey Garlic Chicken, Creamy Rice, Dinner Recipe, Chicken Bites, Comfort Food