🍗 Glazed Chicken Bites with Herb Rice, Crispy Potatoes & Sautéed Veggies 🌿🍄
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: ~620 per serving
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Glazed Chicken:
🍗 300g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized cubes
🧄 2 garlic cloves, minced
🧂 Salt & black pepper, to taste
🌱 1 tbsp chopped parsley (fresh or dried)
🧈 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Glaze:
🧂 2 tbsp soy sauce
🍯 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
🍋 1 tsp balsamic vinegar or lemon juice
🧄 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
🌶️ Pinch of chili flakes (optional)
For the Rice:
🍚 1 cup basmati rice
💧 2 cups water
🧂 ½ tsp salt
🌿 1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (parsley or coriander)
For the Potatoes:
🥔 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
🧂 Salt, to taste
🧈 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
🌿 Optional: pinch of paprika or turmeric for color
For the Vegetables:
🍄 100g mushrooms, sliced
🍅 4 cherry tomatoes, halved
🧈 1 tsp olive oil
🧂 Salt & pepper
🌿 Dried herbs (oregano or thyme), to taste
👩🍳 Instructions:
Cook the rice: Rinse rice until water runs clear. Bring 2 cups water and salt to boil, add rice, reduce heat, cover, and cook 12–15 minutes until fluffy. Stir in fresh herbs and keep warm.
Prepare the potatoes: Boil cubed potatoes in salted water for 8–10 minutes until just tender. Drain well.
Pan-fry potatoes: Heat oil or butter in a pan, add potatoes, and sauté on medium-high heat for 6–8 minutes until golden and crispy. Sprinkle with paprika or turmeric if desired.
Sauté mushrooms & tomatoes: In another pan, heat olive oil, add mushrooms and sauté for 4–5 minutes until browned. Add cherry tomatoes, herbs, salt, and pepper. Cook 1–2 more minutes. Set aside.
Cook the chicken: Season chicken cubes with salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté in olive oil over medium heat for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Add the glaze: In the same pan, reduce heat and add soy sauce, honey, balsamic, and chili flakes. Toss to coat and simmer 1–2 minutes until sticky and glossy.
Assemble the plate: Serve the glazed chicken with a scoop of herbed rice, crispy potatoes, and sautéed veggies.
💡 Tips & Variations:
Replace chicken with tofu or turkey.
Use maple syrup instead of honey for a vegan-friendly glaze.
Swap basmati rice for wild or jasmine rice.