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Honey Garlic Chicken with Rice
by Jalalsamfit
recipe easy Asian-Fusion

Honey Garlic Chicken with Rice

A healthy low-calorie honey garlic chicken cooked in a caramelized soy-honey sauce, served over stir-fried bell pepper and onion rice. The chicken develops a beautiful glaze from the honey and garlic sauce, making it taste incredible while staying diet-friendly. Perfect for weight loss.

5m Prep
20m Cook
25m Total
2 Servings
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Ingredients

Ingredients
  • green onion (sliced) optional
  • sesame seeds optional
chicken
  • 350 g chicken breast (whole or sliced)
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • black pepper
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
rice
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 1 medium bell pepper (diced)
  • 300 g cooked rice (cooked)
sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 0.5 tsp chili flakes optional
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)

Steps

  1. 1
    Season chicken with paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and soy sauce. Mix well.
  2. 2
    In a separate bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and chili flakes to make the honey garlic sauce.
  3. 3
    Cook chicken on medium heat for 5 minutes on each side.
    ~10 min
  4. 4
    Lower the heat, add garlic and the honey garlic sauce. Let it caramelize, then pour over the chicken. Set aside.
    Tip: Lower heat prevents the honey from burning.
  5. 5
    In the same pan, add diced onion and bell pepper. Cook for a minute.
    ~1 min
  6. 6
    Add cooked rice and the rest of the sauce. Give it a final mix.
  7. 7
    Place the chicken on top. Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds and enjoy.

Nutrition (per serving)

420
Calories
42g
Protein
45g
Carbs
8g
Fat
2g
Fiber
Cultural Context
Honey garlic chicken is a popular Asian-inspired dish widely adapted in Western fitness communities. The sweet-savory sauce caramelizes beautifully on lean chicken breast, making it one of the most flavorful weight-loss meals.
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