# Honey Garlic Chicken Rice Bowls

These Honey Garlic Chicken Rice Bowls are delicious, low-calorie, packed with flavor, and perfect for meal prepping.

- Servings: 5 servings
- Total time: 28 min
- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1100 g Boneless Chicken Thighs, cubed
- 1.5 Tsp Salt
- 1.5 Tsp Black Pepper
- 2 Tsp Smoked Paprika
- 2 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 2 Tsp Onion Powder
- 1 Tsp Cinnamon
- 1.5 Tsp Coriander Powder
- 3 Tsp Olive Oil
- 80 g Yogurt, plain or Greek
- 30 g Honey
- 200 g Red Onions, thinly sliced
- 1 Handful Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 1.5 Tbsp Sumac (Middle Eastern spice)
- 1 Pinch Salt
- 1 Whole Lemon Juiced
- 250 g Uncooked Basmati Rice
- 20 g Light Butter
- 1 Few Cinnamon Sticks or cinnamon powder
- 0.5 Tsp Turmeric
- 1 Tsp Turmeric
- 0.5 Tsp Salt
- 0.5 Tsp Paprika
- 1 Tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped

## Instructions

1. Slice the boneless chicken thighs into cubes.
2. Add salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cinnamon, coriander powder, olive oil, yogurt, and a drizzle of honey to the chicken.
3. Mix the chicken thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
4. Prepare the pickled onions by combining thinly sliced red onions, chopped fresh parsley, sumac, a pinch of salt, and a squeeze of lemon juice in a bowl.
5. Mix the pickled onion ingredients well.
6. Store the pickled onions in a separate container and refrigerate to keep them fresh and crisp.
7. Spread the marinated chicken thighs on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
8. Oven bake or air fry the chicken for 25-28 minutes at 180°C (370°F) until crispy, golden, and juicy.
9. On low heat, melt light butter in a pan and add cinnamon sticks.
10. Cook the cinnamon sticks for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
11. Add cooked basmati rice, turmeric, salt, paprika, and fresh parsley to the pan.
12. Mix the rice gently and continuously until it turns golden yellow, fluffy, and aromatic.
13. Serve the golden aromatic rice with the juicy honey garlic chicken and pickled red onions.

## Equipment

- knife
- glass container
- spoon
- sheet pan
- air fryer
- oven
- pan

## Tips

- Store pickled onions in a separate container to keep fresh and crisp for the week.
- Serve with a couple tablespoons of plain yogurt for an enhanced flavor.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8UXAyXb/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/c19efb69-cd2c-4ad7-bfa5-76886b17785b
- Extracted: 2025-12-04

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