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Fully cooked chicken warmed in a glossy honey-soy glaze, served over ready-to-heat rice with cucumber. Serves 2 · estimated total 15 minutes, including prep. Use fully cooked, boneless rotisserie chicken and a microwave-ready rice pouch. Raw chicken and uncooked rice are not substitutions within this 15-minute timing.
Why you’ll love this honey soy chicken rice bowls
- 15-minute targetThe timed method includes prep when you use the shortcut ingredients listed below.
- Dinner for twoExact base quantities make two portions; use the existing serving controls to scale the ingredients.
- Leftover chicken, big upgrade.This is a cooked-chicken shortcut, so the glaze only needs a short simmer. Check the thickest chicken pieces with a food thermometer; continue heating if needed.
Ingredient notes
Exact amounts are in the recipe card below. Here’s what matters when you shop:
Cooked chicken and rice pouch. Use fully cooked, boneless rotisserie chicken and a microwave-ready rice pouch. Raw chicken and uncooked rice are not substitutions within this 15-minute timing.
Texture and doneness. This is a cooked-chicken shortcut, so the glaze only needs a short simmer. Check the thickest chicken pieces with a food thermometer; continue heating if needed.
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Honey Soy Chicken Rice Bowls
Fully cooked chicken warmed in a glossy honey-soy glaze, served over ready-to-heat rice with cucumber.
- Prep
- 4 min
- Cook
- 11 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Serves
- 2
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Equipment
- 12-inch stainless steel skilletSee our pick →
- 8-inch chef’s knifeSee our pick →
Instructions
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Prepare the chicken, vegetables and glaze
0–4 min: Cut the cooked chicken into bite-size pieces or thick shreds. Finely chop the garlic. Thinly slice the cucumber and spring onions. Whisk the soy sauce, honey, vinegar, water and cornflour in a small bowl.
Look for: The chicken is already fully cooked and cut into small pieces. -
Bubble the honey soy sauce
4–6 min: Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the garlic for 30 seconds, stir the sauce again, then pour it in. Let it bubble for about a minute.
Look for: Stir the cornstarch mixture again before adding it; the glaze should begin to thicken. -
Heat the chicken and rice
6–12 min: Add the cooked chicken, stir to coat and cover. Heat gently for 5–6 minutes, stirring halfway, until the chicken reaches 74°C/165°F throughout. Loosen with a splash of water if needed. During this time, microwave the rice exactly as the pouch directs, including any standing time.
Look for: Check the thickest pieces reach 165°F / 74°C, even if that takes longer than the timer. -
Build the bowls
12–15 min: Divide the hot rice between bowls. Add the glazed chicken, sliced cucumber and spring onions. Scatter over the sesame seeds and serve.
Look for: Keep the fresh cucumber separate from the hot glazed chicken until serving.
Recipe notes
- Timing condition: Use fully cooked, boneless rotisserie chicken and a microwave-ready rice pouch. Raw chicken and uncooked rice are not substitutions within this 15-minute timing.
- Practical tip: This is a cooked-chicken shortcut, so the glaze only needs a short simmer. Check the thickest chicken pieces with a food thermometer; continue heating if needed.
- Equipment needed: Frying pan with a lid, microwave, bowl, knife.
- Recipe status: This original recipe has not yet been kitchen-tested. The total time is an estimate including ordinary prep under the stated shortcut conditions. Follow doneness cues even if cooking takes longer.
- Images: AI-generated editorial illustrations of the dish, not photographs from kitchen testing.
- Nutrition: Calculated estimates for one of two portions. Uses skinless rotisserie breast and plain cooked rice as proxies. Chicken seasoning and rice-pouch brands can substantially change sodium and fat. Brand and seasoning differences can change the results.
- Cost: Not calculated; check local ingredient prices.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 429
- Protein
- 41 g
- Carbs
- 50.8 g
- Fat
- 7 g
- Sat. fat
- 1.4 g
- Fiber
- 1.6 g
- Sodium
- 973 mg
Nutrition is an estimate based on 2 servings and typical brands. Course: Dinner · Cuisine: Asian-inspired.
Equipment for this recipe
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Easy variations
- Use maple syrup: Replace the honey with 1 tbsp maple syrup for a slightly different sweetness.
- Scale thoughtfully: Ingredient amounts can be scaled, but larger batches may need more pan space or extra cooking time.
How to store and reheat
- Best texture: Best served as soon as the recipe is ready.
- Fridge: Refrigerate promptly in a shallow covered container at 40°F / 4°C or below, within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F / 32°C). Use within 3 days, or the shortest remaining storage time of any ingredient. Keep the original cooking date for previously cooked chicken or rice.
- Reheat: Reheat the cooked components thoroughly to 165°F / 74°C, adding a little water to loosen sauces if needed. Keep fresh cucumber, herbs and other uncooked toppings separate.
Frequently asked questions
What is needed to make this in 15 minutes?
Use fully cooked, boneless rotisserie chicken and a microwave-ready rice pouch. Raw chicken and uncooked rice are not substitutions within this 15-minute timing. Preparation and the overlapping tasks are included in the method; timing is an estimate and equipment can make a difference.
Can I start with raw chicken or dry rice?
Not within the timing written here. This recipe is specifically for fully cooked chicken and microwave-ready cooked rice. Cook raw chicken and dry rice separately before using this method.
Has this recipe been kitchen-tested?
Not yet. This is an original recipe developed for this collection, with estimated timing. Cook to the stated doneness and package instructions rather than stopping solely because a timer ends.