Honey Garlic Chicken Bites (Printer-Friendly)

Tender chicken glazed in honey garlic sauce atop creamy, cheesy rice for a satisfying and comforting dish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder

→ Honey Garlic Sauce

06 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 3 tbsp honey
09 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
10 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

→ Creamy Rice

11 - 1 cup jasmine rice
12 - 2 cups chicken broth
13 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
14 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
15 - 2 oz cream cheese
16 - 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
17 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
18 - 1/4 tsp salt
19 - 1/8 tsp black pepper
20 - 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

→ Garnish

21 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Combine jasmine rice and chicken broth in a large pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
02 - Stir in butter, heavy cream, cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan into the cooked rice over low heat. Continue stirring until cheeses melt and mixture is creamy. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning; keep warm.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook in batches, without crowding, for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
04 - Push chicken to skillet edges. Add butter and minced garlic to center; sauté for 60 seconds until fragrant. Add honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar; stir and simmer 4 minutes until sauce thickens and coats chicken.
05 - Plate a generous portion of creamy rice and top with honey garlic chicken bites. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - To maintain juiciness, avoid overcrowding the skillet when searing chicken and reheat leftovers gently to prevent dryness.
02 - Toast Italian seasoning briefly before adding to rice to enhance herbal aroma.

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