This Honey Soy Chicken bowl comes together in just 15 minutes with basic ingredients. The sauce combines sweet, salty, and savory flavors, while the diced chicken breast is moist on the inside and crispy on the outside.
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🛒Ingredients
- Rice - feel free to switch out the traditional white rice for your preferred variety. We're also fans of cauliflower rice or turmeric rice!
- Chicken - while chicken thighs remain juicy and tender, marinated chicken breast is also an excellent choice.
- Maple syrup or honey - you can use any of these!
- Soy sauce - go for the low-sodium version to avoid making the dish too salty.
- Garlic - the small amount provided adds a pleasant garlicky aroma and flavor per serving. If you prefer a stronger garlic taste, feel free to double the amount.
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
📋Tips
- If you are in a rush, skip the marinating step and your chicken bowls are ready in 15 minutes! However, marinating chicken will add more flavor and tenderize the chicken making it extra juicy.
- Make a double batch of the sauce, and heat it in skillet over low heat to drizzle the bowls once serving.
- Veggies - experiment with different colorful vegetables or add whatever you have leftover in the fridge. Everything goes! You can use raw, roasted, steamed, or sautéed veggies.
- These Asian chicken bowls are not spicy, but feel free to add some heat with red pepper flakes or some Sriracha.
Storing Leftovers
- 🍱To Store. Refrigerate leftover chicken slices in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. I often use leftover chicken for street tacos the next day. Keep the veggies and rice separately for easy reheating later.
- 🥶Freezing. Easily double or triple the recipe and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- 🔥To Reheat. Warm the chicken in a skillet on the stovetop over medium-low heat or in the microwave. You might need to prepare some extra sauce and coat the chicken again before reheating. Refer to a guide on how to reheat rice using four different methods.
- Meal prep. Whisk the sauce together and store it sealed in a mason jar for up to a week in the fridge. For even more flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Keep the veggies separately in food containers.
📖Recipe
Honey Soy Chicken Bowl (Easy and Quick Meal Prep!)
This Honey Soy Chicken bowl is ready in 15 minutes with basic ingredients. The sauce balances sweet, salty, and savory flavors, while the diced chicken breast is tender inside and crispy outside.
Ingredients
- 5-6 ounces chicken, I prefer boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil, toasted
- ½ teaspoon fresh garlic, minced or more to taste
For Serving + Toppings
- 1 cup cooked rice, about ½ cup uncooked
- ¼ cup pickled onions and/or radishes
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- ½ of avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup cilantro
- 1 tablespoon or more green onions
- ¼ cup grated carrots, or matchsticks
- ¼ cup cucumbers, diced
Instructions
- Mix the sauce ingredients until smooth. Generously coat the chicken thighs with the marinade, season with salt & pepper, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.5-6 ounces chicken, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, kosher salt and pepper to taste, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, ½ teaspoon fresh garlic
- Preheat the oven to broil on high, placing the rack in the middle. Broil the chicken for 7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Alternatively, preheat the oven to 425°F and cook the chicken for 20-25 minutes.
- While the chicken rests, prepare your preferred grains or rice and serve with assorted toppings.1 cup cooked rice, ¼ cup pickled onions and/or radishes, 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, ½ of avocado, ¼ cup cilantro, 1 tablespoon or more green onions, ¼ cup cucumbers, ¼ cup grated carrots
Nutrition
Calories: 701kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 30gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 139mgSodium: 1121mgPotassium: 509mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 405IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 2mg
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🥘 How To Make Honey Soy Chicken Bowls - Step By Step Photos
- Mix the sauce ingredients until smooth. Generously coat the chicken thighs with the marinade, season with salt & pepper, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to broil on high, placing the rack in the middle. Broil the chicken for 7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Alternatively, preheat the oven to 425°F and cook the chicken for 20-25 minutes.
- While the chicken rests, prepare your preferred grains or rice and serve with assorted toppings.
🤷Frequently Asked Questions
Is it better to bake or broil chicken thighs?
I like to broil these - it is quick and gives a nice char to the chicken just like when grilling! Baking on the other hand, allows for flavor infusion and works well with saucy type of dishes and of course cheese.
Does broiling make the chicken crispy?
Yes, especially if you are using skin on chicken thighs. By the end of broiling the chicken will have a nice char and slightly crisp on the exterior.
Is it better to bake or fry chicken thighs?
Chicken is versatile and can be roasted, fried, or steamed for delicious results. Chicken thighs, in particular, shine when roasted or fried, as it allows the fat to render and results in a succulent texture.
Tara Lynn
hey rita, loving the sound of this honey soy chicken bowl! quick question - can i swap the honey for maple syrup? trying to use what i got at home without making a trip to the store. thanks!
Rita
yes, maple is a delish alternative, I use it often!
ChrisF
I just tried the Honey Soy Chicken Bowl for my meal prep this week. It was flavorful and packed with protein. Perfect for my fitness goals. Thanks for sharing this easy recipe!
Jess89
sounds good, but what's the calorie count on this? trying to keep track. thanks!
Rita
please check the nutrition in the recipe card, it is provided
Rita
glad you enjoyed Chris!
Max Turner
Made the Honey Soy Chicken Bowl today. It was an absolute hit at our dorm! The flavors are well-balanced, and it's super easy to make. Great recipe for anyone learning to cook!
Rita
thank you Max!
LuKe Warm
tried and it and will make again, chicken marinade is out of this world!
Rita
amazing, thank you Luke!
Clark
delicious bowl, the chicken was so tender and juicy!!!
Rita
thank you!
Susan
I’m confused. The recipe says one serving but calls for 5-6 oz chicken thighs? And the marinade doesn’t look like enough to cover that much chicken. Is it supposed to be one 5-6 oz thigh?
Rita
Hi Susan, the recipe says 5-6 ounces of chicken thighs. It means in total you use 5-6 ounces of chicken meat.
Harold
Delicious and perfectly tender juicy chicken, will make again!
Rita
glad you liked it Harold!