Weeknight dinners can be a challenge, especially for those juggling busy schedules and health-conscious eating. Finding a meal that is both quick to prepare and delicious can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. But what if I told you there’s a recipe that can check all those boxes? Enter the Quick and Easy Honey Garlic Chicken Bowls, your new go-to meal for hectic evenings.
Whether you’re a busy professional, a health-conscious cook, or a parent trying to please picky eaters, this recipe offers a perfect solution. In this post, I’ll walk you through the steps to create these delectable bowls and discuss the numerous benefits of incorporating them into your dinner rotation.
Ingredients Needed for Honey Garlic Chicken
- 1-2 lbs Chicken of Choice (I prefer chicken thigh)
- 1 cup Honey
- 1 cup Soy Sauce
- 1/2 cup Rice Wine Vinegar
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil
- 6-8 Cloves of Garlic, chopped
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
How to make Honey Garlic Chicken
1. Prepare the Marinade
Start by mixing all the ingredients—except the chicken—in a bowl. This flavorful blend of honey, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, onion powder, and smoked paprika will serve as both the marinade and sauce.
2. Marinate the Chicken
Scoop out a cup of the marinade and set it aside for later use. Add the raw chicken and any vegetables you’d like to cook (bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots work well) to the remaining marinade. Allow it to marinate for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
3. Cook the Chicken
Preheat your grill or grill pan. Cook the marinated chicken until it’s fully cooked through and has a nice char. This usually takes about 6-8 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the chicken.
4. Assemble the Bowls
Serve the grilled chicken over a bed of rice along with your chosen vegetables. Drizzle the reserved marinade over the top and garnish with chopped green onions for a fresh finish.
Now that you have the recipe and tips, it’s time to give it a try! Whip up a batch of Honey Garlic Chicken Bowls and see how it transforms your weeknight dinners. Don’t forget to share your experience with me—I’d love to hear how it turned out for you!
By following this guide, you’ll have a reliable, go-to recipe that will make your evenings more enjoyable and less stressful. Happy cooking!
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Honey Garlic Chicken Bowls
Ingredients
1–2lbs Chicken of Choice (I prefer chicken thigh)
1c Soy Sauce
1/2c Rice Wine Vinegar
1/2 Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1c Honey
6–8 Cloves of Garlic, chopped
2tsp Salt
1tsp Pepper
1tsp Onion Powder
1sp Smoked Paprika
1 lime juiced
Instructions
Start by mixing all the ingredients—except the chicken—in a bowl. This flavorful blend of honey, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, onion powder, and smoked paprika will serve as both the marinade and sauce.
Scoop out a cup of the marinade and set it aside for later use. Add the raw chicken and any vegetables you’d like to cook (bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots work well) to the remaining marinade. Allow it to marinate for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Preheat your grill or grill pan. Cook the marinated chicken until it’s fully cooked through and has a nice char. This usually takes about 6-8 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the chicken.
Serve the grilled chicken over a bed of rice along with your chosen vegetables. Drizzle the reserved marinade over the top and garnish with chopped green onions for a fresh finish.
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