Honey Soy Chicken & Rice Bowl

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), diced

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 2 tbsp honey

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp ginger, grated

• 1 tbsp sesame oil (or olive oil)

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

For the Rice Bowl:

• 1 cup white or brown rice, cooked

• 1 cup steamed broccoli or snap peas

• 1 carrot, julienned or shredded & steamed

• 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)

• 1 green onion, sliced

Instructions:

1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and black pepper. Add diced chicken and marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 1 hour for more flavor).

2. Cook the Chicken: Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken (reserve marinade) and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned.

3. Pour in the remaining marinade and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly (add cornstarch mixed with water if needed).

4. Assemble the Bowl: Fill a bowl with cooked rice, top with honey soy chicken, steamed broccoli and carrots, and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

5. Serve & Enjoy!

6. Drizzle extra sauce over the bowl if desired.