Saucy Garlic Chicken and Rice

Why make this recipe

Saucy Garlic Chicken and Rice is a dish that’s both delicious and easy to make. It combines tender chicken breasts with a flavorful sauce and fluffy rice. This meal is great for busy nights when you want something quick but tasty. The sweet and savory sauce gives the chicken a wonderful taste, and the rice helps soak up all the delicious flavors. Plus, it’s a complete meal in one plate!

How to make Saucy Garlic Chicken and Rice

Ingredients :

• Chicken breasts
• Garlic cloves
• Soy sauce
• Chicken broth
• Honey
• Cornstarch
• Vegetable oil
• Rice
• Green onions
• Salt
• Pepper

Directions :

1. In a bowl, mix minced garlic, soy sauce, chicken broth, honey, cornstarch, salt, and pepper to create the sauce.
2. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
3. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown.
4. Pour the sauce over the chicken and let simmer until cooked through.
5. Meanwhile, cook the rice according to package instructions.
6. Serve the garlic chicken over the fluffy rice and garnish with chopped green onions.

How to serve Saucy Garlic Chicken and Rice

To serve Saucy Garlic Chicken and Rice, place a portion of the fluffy rice on a plate. Top it with the cooked garlic chicken and drizzle some of the sauce on top. Finish off by sprinkling chopped green onions for a fresh touch. This dish is perfect for a family dinner or a casual gathering with friends.

How to store Saucy Garlic Chicken and Rice

If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge. The dish will stay fresh for about 3 to 4 days. When you’re ready to eat the leftovers, simply reheat them in the microwave or on the stove until hot.

Tips to make Saucy Garlic Chicken and Rice

• Make sure to cut the chicken breasts into smaller pieces for quicker cooking.
• You can adjust the sweetness of the sauce by adding more or less honey to your taste.
• For a little heat, add some red pepper flakes to the sauce.
• Fresh garlic gives the best flavor, but garlic powder can work in a pinch.

Variation (if any)

You can customize this dish by adding vegetables. Bell peppers, broccoli, or snap peas can be cooked alongside the chicken for extra nutrients and color. You can also swap out the rice for quinoa or serve it with noodles for a different twist.

FAQs

1. Can I use frozen chicken breasts for this recipe?
Yes, but make sure to fully thaw them before cooking to ensure even cooking.

2. What can I use instead of soy sauce?
You can use tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free option.

3. Can I make this recipe in advance?
Yes, you can prepare the chicken and sauce ahead of time. Just store them separately and cook the rice when you’re ready to serve.

Saucy Garlic Chicken and Rice

A delicious and easy meal of tender chicken breasts in a flavorful sauce, served over fluffy rice – perfect for busy nights!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Asian

Calories: 450

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Sauce

• 4 cloves Garlic cloves Minced
• 1/4 cup Soy sauce Can substitute with tamari for gluten-free
• 1/2 cup Chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Honey Adjust sweetness to taste
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch For thickening the sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste

For the Chicken and Rice

• 4 pieces Chicken breasts Cut into smaller pieces for quicker cooking
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil For cooking the chicken
• 2 cups Rice Cook according to package instructions
• 2 stalks Green onions Chopped, for garnish

Method

 

Preparation

1. In a bowl, mix minced garlic, soy sauce, chicken broth, honey, cornstarch, salt, and pepper to create the sauce.
2. Cut chicken breasts into smaller pieces for quicker cooking.

Cooking

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
2. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown.
3. Pour the sauce over the chicken and let simmer until cooked through.
4. Meanwhile, cook the rice according to package instructions.

Serving

1. Place a portion of the fluffy rice on a plate.
2. Top it with the cooked garlic chicken and drizzle some of the sauce on top.
3. Finish off by sprinkling chopped green onions for a fresh touch.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove until hot. You can customize by adding vegetables or swap rice for quinoa or noodles.