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Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Bites Rice Bowl

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This easy dinner recipe features ultra-crispy chicken bites tossed in a sticky-sweet honey garlic sauce, served over fluffy jasmine rice with your favorite veggies. It’s a healthier, crowd-pleasing alternative to takeout that comes together in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium if preferred)
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional, recommended)
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water (for sauce thickening)
  • Pinch of chili flakes (optional)
  • 2 cups cooked white or jasmine rice
  • Sliced green onions (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
  • Steamed broccoli, shredded carrots, or cucumber slices (optional veggies)

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken into 1-inch chunks and pat dry with paper towels. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Set up a breading station: In one bowl, whisk eggs. In a second bowl, combine flour and cornstarch. Dredge chicken pieces in the flour/cornstarch, then dip into the eggs, then back into the flour/cornstarch for a double coat.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add chicken in batches, frying 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  4. In a small saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and chili flakes if using. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring often. Mix cornstarch with water and whisk into the sauce. Simmer 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  5. Add cooked chicken bites to a large bowl. Pour over the hot honey garlic sauce and toss quickly to coat.
  6. Scoop cooked rice into bowls. Top with crispy honey garlic chicken bites. Add steamed broccoli, shredded carrots, or cucumber if desired. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.
  7. Serve immediately while the chicken is at peak crispiness.

Notes

For extra crispiness, double-coat the chicken and fry in batches without crowding the pan. To keep chicken bites crisp before serving, place them on a wire rack in a warm oven (200°F). For gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend and tamari. Air fryer method: bread chicken, spray with oil, and air fry at 400°F for 12–15 minutes, turning halfway. Toss chicken with sauce just before serving to maintain crunch.

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