Honey Garlic Chicken Bites Over Creamy Rice Recipe
A delightful recipe for Honey Garlic Chicken Bites served over creamy, cheesy rice. The perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors in one comforting dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
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
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large pot, combine rice and chicken broth. Boil, then simmer until tender.
- Step 2: Stir in butter, heavy cream, cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to the cooked rice.
- Step 3: Sear seasoned chicken in olive oil until golden and cooked through.
- Step 4: Sauté garlic, then add honey, soy sauce, and vinegar to make a sticky glaze for the chicken.
- Step 5: Serve the creamy rice topped with honey garlic chicken bites and parsley.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the chicken glaze.
- Ensure the chicken is cooked through to avoid any food safety issues.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Honey Garlic Chicken Bites, Creamy Rice, Chicken and Rice, Comfort Food
