Ingredients
– 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
– 1/2 cup water
– 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
– 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
– 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
– 1 teaspoon ground ginger
– 2 teaspoons minced garlic
– 2 tablespoons honey
– 3 teaspoons cornstarch
– White or brown rice (amount as needed for serving)
– Steamed vegetables such as broccoli and carrots (amount as needed for serving)
– Sesame seeds (amount as needed for garnish)
– Chopped green onions (amount as needed for garnish)
Instructions
1-Rinse and cook your white or brown rice according to package directions, usually taking about 15-20 minutes.
2-In a bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce, 1/2 cup water, 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (if using), 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 2 tablespoons honey, and 3 teaspoons cornstarch until smooth.
3-Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add the cubed chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
4-Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and simmer for 3-4 minutes until it thickens and coats the chicken evenly.
5-Steam vegetables like broccoli and carrots for 3-4 minutes until tender.
6-Spoon the chicken and sauce over the rice, add the steamed vegetables, and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Last Step:
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πΏ Customize by using different vegetables like snap peas or bell peppers.
π― Adjust sweetness and saltiness by modifying honey and soy sauce amounts.
π₯ For a healthier version, bake or grill the chicken instead of pan-frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: SautΓ©ing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free option available (use gluten-free soy sauce)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
