Honey Sesame Chicken Bowls

• servings: 4 bowls
• total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

Chicken

1/3 cup cornstarch

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

2 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed (about 3 cups or 1 1/2 lbs)

1/4 cup avocado oil

Sauce

1/3 cup honey

1 Tablespoon tomato paste

1 Tablespoon tamari (or soy sauce/coconut aminos)

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 Tablespoon sesame seeds

Rice

1 cup jasmine rice

1 teaspoon lime juice

Veggies

2 Tablespoons avocado oil

1 cup snow peas

2 cups halved Brussels sprouts

1 cup shredded carrots

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 green onion stalk, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

In a medium bowl combine cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Add in the cubed chicken and toss until well coated.

In a large non-stick skillet, add the avocado oil, heat over medium-high heat, and add in your chicken.

Let pan fry for 5-8 minutes before flipping and cooking for another 5-8 minutes until the outsides are golden brown and the chicken is fully cooked. Once cooked stir a bit to break up the pieces.

Transfer to a paper towel to allow any excess oil to drip off.

While the chicken cooks – In a large bowl mix your sauce ingredients. Set aside about 1/4 cup of the sauce.

Once the oil has dripped off the chicken add to the large sauce bowl and toss/mix until fully coated.

Add more avocado oil to the pan and bring up to medium-high heat.

Add in the snow peas and Brussels sprouts, cooking for about 15 minutes.

Add the shredded carrots and seasonings, then cook for another 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the veggies start to soften.

While the veggies cook, cook rice according to instructions, add lime juice, and fluff before adding to prep bowls.

Assemble the bowls – evenly divide the cooked rice, veggies, chicken, and top with chopped green onions. Drizzle each bowl with the extra sauce and enjoy!

Notes

Use a true non-stick pan for this recipe, if possible, so the chicken coating doesn’t stick.

You can save time by using pre-cooked/microwave rice!

Stir in fresh green beans with the veggies.

Top with red pepper flakes for an extra kick!

This recipe can make 4 large meal prep bowls or 5 medium bowls!

Storing Meal Prep Bowls with Honey Sesame Chicken Breast

To store, divide the recipe into microwave-safe meal prep dishes cool, and add an airtight lid. Store in the refrigerator for 4-5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months! To reheat, add about 1-2 teaspoons of water or broth (optional, but it helps the rice stay fluffy!) and heat in the microwave until warm, mixing often.