Honey Garlic Chicken Bites (Printer-Friendly Version)

Tender chicken glazed with honey garlic sauce atop creamy, cheesy rice for a warm, flavorful meal.

# Ingredients Needed:

→ Chicken

01 - 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder

→ Honey Garlic Sauce

06 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
07 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 3 tbsp honey
09 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
10 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

→ Creamy Rice

11 - 1 cup jasmine rice
12 - 2 cups chicken broth
13 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
14 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
15 - 2 oz cream cheese
16 - 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
17 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
18 - 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
19 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

20 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Combine jasmine rice and chicken broth in a large pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
02 - Stir butter, heavy cream, cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan into the cooked rice over low heat until cheeses fully melt and the mixture is creamy. Season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Keep warm.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Cook in batches without overcrowding for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
04 - Push chicken to skillet edges, add butter and minced garlic to center, sauté 1 minute until fragrant. Add honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar, stirring to combine. Simmer 4 minutes until sauce thickens and coats chicken.
05 - Serve creamy rice topped with honey garlic chicken bites. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the dish for color and freshness.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Avoid overcrowding the pan when searing chicken to ensure a crispy, golden crust.
02 - Toast Italian seasoning in the pot before cooking rice for enhanced aroma.
03 - Melt cheeses slowly into the rice to achieve a velvety texture.

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