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Glazed crispy chicken and vegetables over rice

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Crispy Honey-Lime Chicken Rice Bowls

Crisp chicken bites in a tangy honey-lime glaze with peppers, cucumber, and rice.

Developed for DishGal · Updated 2026-08-18

Prep15 min
Cook18 min
Total33 min
Cost$3.75

Directions

  1. Coat the chicken

    Pat chicken dry and toss with cornstarch and salt until lightly coated.

  2. Crisp

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken in one layer until browned and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes total.

  3. Cook the peppers

    Transfer chicken out. Add peppers to the same pan and cook 3 minutes so they stay crisp.

  4. Glaze

    Whisk honey, soy sauce, lime juice, rice vinegar, and ginger. Return chicken and toss until the glaze bubbles and clings.

  5. Serve

    Spoon over rice with cucumber, sesame seeds, and scallions.

Why this works

Why it worksCornstarch creates crisp edges without deep-frying.
Why it worksLime and vinegar keep the honey glaze bright instead of sticky-sweet.
Why it worksCucumber adds fresh crunch after the hot glaze.

Swaps & notes

Easy swaps

  • Use shrimp and shorten the cook time.
  • Swap honey for maple syrup.
  • Add steamed broccoli instead of peppers.

Cook notes

  • Give chicken space in the pan or it will steam.
  • The glaze thickens fast once it boils; toss constantly.

Storage

Refrigerate up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet for the best texture.

Questions

Can I bake the chicken?

Yes. Spray lightly with oil and bake at 450°F for about 18 minutes, then glaze.

Is it very sweet?

No. Lime and vinegar balance the honey.

Can I make it gluten-free?

Use tamari instead of soy sauce.

Crispy Honey-Lime Chicken Rice Bowls
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1. Coat the chickenPat chicken dry and toss with cornstarch and salt until lightly coated.
2. CrispHeat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken in one layer until browned and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes total.
3. Cook the peppersTransfer chicken out. Add peppers to the same pan and cook 3 minutes so they stay crisp.
4. GlazeWhisk honey, soy sauce, lime juice, rice vinegar, and ginger. Return chicken and toss until the glaze bubbles and clings.
5. ServeSpoon over rice with cucumber, sesame seeds, and scallions.