Honey Garlic Chicken Bites with Creamy Rice
A flavorful dish combining tender honey garlic chicken bites served over creamy, cheesy rice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 0.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste Salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Creamy Rice
- 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice (or long-grain white rice)
- 3 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Rinse rice, then cook in boiling chicken broth for 18-20 minutes. Let stand covered for 5 minutes.
- Pat chicken dry, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook in hot oil 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Add butter and garlic to skillet, sauté briefly, then stir in honey, soy sauce, and vinegar. Simmer 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Stir heavy cream, cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan into rice until creamy and cheese melts. Season to taste.
- Serve chicken bites over creamy rice, drizzle with sauce, garnish with parsley and Parmesan, and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle with red pepper flakes or sesame seeds.