Honey Garlic Chicken Bites Over Creamy Rice
Honey Garlic Chicken Bites Over Creamy Rice – Tender chicken bites glazed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, served over rich, creamy rice with melted cheeses and fragrant herbs. A comforting meal that feels like a warm hug on any day .
About Time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 4
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Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp butter
For the Creamy Rice:
- 1½ cups jasmine or white rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
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Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Chicken
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- Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and butter. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Set aside.
Step 2: Make the Creamy Rice
- In a large saucepan, combine rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes, or until rice is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream, mozzarella, cream cheese, Parmesan, butter, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy and smooth.
Step 3: Serve
- Spoon creamy rice onto plates and top with honey garlic chicken bites.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
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Amount Per Serving
- Calories: ~620
- Carbs: 50g
- Fat: 30g
- Protein: 35g
- WW Points: 13
Notes
- For a lighter version, use low-fat cream cheese and half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- You can swap jasmine rice for brown rice, adjusting the cook time.
- Air fry the chicken bites at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes for a crispy texture before tossing them in sauce.
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