HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN BITES OVER CREAMY RICE
Ingredients:
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
4 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
Directions:
In a large pot, add rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
Once rice is done, stir in butter, heavy cream, cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Stir until everything is melted and creamy. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Keep warm.
While the rice cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken bites with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sear the chicken until golden and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes.
Push the chicken to the sides of the skillet and add butter and minced garlic. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then pour in honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Stir everything together and simmer for 2–3 minutes until thick and sticky, coating the chicken.
Spoon the creamy rice onto plates and top with sticky honey garlic chicken bites. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Cooking Time:35 minutes | Servings:4 | Calories: 950 per serving