Honey Sesame Chicken Bowls

HONEY SESAME CHICKEN BOWLS ✨Forever my favorite healthy high-protein dinner recipe! Savory and sweet sesame sauce coats golden pan-fried chicken, nestled amongst fluffy jasmine rice and vibrant veggies.

By @jar.of.lemons

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Cook time: 45 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.33 cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups chicken breasts
• 0.25 cup avocado oil
• 3 cups chicken breasts
• 0.33 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon tamari
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 0.25 cup sauce
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
• 1 cup snow peas
• 2 cups brussels sprouts
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1 stalk green onion stalk
• 0.25 cup reserved sauce

Instructions

1. Combine 1/3 cup cornstarch, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl.
2. Add 3 cups of cubed chicken breasts into the bowl and toss until well coated.
3. Heat 1/4 cup avocado oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add the coated chicken to the skillet and pan-fry for 5-8 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked.
5. Transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
6. In a large bowl, mix 1/3 cup honey, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1 tablespoon tamari, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for the sauce.
7. Set aside 1/4 cup of the sauce for drizzling later.
8. Add the drained chicken to the large bowl with the sauce and toss until fully coated.
9. Add 2 tablespoons of avocado oil to the skillet and bring up to medium-high heat.
10. Add 1 cup snow peas and 2 cups halved Brussels sprouts to the skillet and cook for about 15 minutes.
11. Add 1 cup shredded carrots, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to the skillet, then cook for another 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
12. Cook 1 cup jasmine rice according to package instructions, then add 1 teaspoon lime juice and fluff with a fork.
13. Assemble the bowls by evenly dividing the cooked rice, veggies, and chicken. Top with 1 chopped green onion stalk and a drizzle of the reserved sauce.