Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken Rice Bowl

Ingredients

• 2 lb Chicken thighs (boneless, skin-on, cut into bite-sized pieces)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• 0.25 cup Cornstarch (for coating)
• 2 tbsp Garlic (minced)
• 3 tbsp Honey
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Oyster sauce
• 1 Cucumber (large, sliced into thin pieces)
• 1 tbsp Garlic (minced, for salad)
• 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
• 0.5 tbsp Sugar
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Sesame oil
• 1 tsp Red chili oil (optional)

Steps

1. 1

   In a bowl, mix sliced cucumber, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, sesame oil, and red chili oil. Set aside to marinate while you prepare the chicken.

2. 2

   Season the bite-sized chicken thighs with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Coat the chicken thoroughly with cornstarch, shaking off any excess.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, and oyster sauce to create the glaze.

5. 5

   In a large pan, add oil and turn the heat to medium-high. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken pieces.

6. 6

   Pan-fry the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.

7. 7

   Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

8. 8

   Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken and toss on high heat for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken evenly.

9. 9

   Serve the glazed chicken over a bowl of hot rice and top with the marinated cucumber salad.

Notes

Using skin-on chicken thighs provides extra crispiness. If you prefer a spicier salad, increase the amount of red chili oil.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• chicken
• rice bowl
• dinner
• quick meal
• honey garlic
• pan-fried