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Spicy Honey-Ginger Chicken Bowls

Irresistible Spicy Honey-Ginger Chicken Bowls for Quick Nights

These Spicy Honey-Ginger Chicken Bowls offer a flavor explosion of ginger and honey, making them a quick weeknight favorite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken breast can substitute with tofu or tempeh
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
For the Base
  • 1 cup rice or quinoa choose brown rice, jasmine rice, or quinoa
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup carrots sliced
  • 1 cup peppers sliced
  • 1 cup cucumbers sliced
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Yum Yum Sauce store-bought or homemade

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Large Skillet
  • small bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of rice or quinoa, cover, and reduce heat to low. Let simmer for 15-20 minutes until fluffy.
  2. Dice 1 pound of chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup honey and 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger. Pour over the chicken and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the glaze thickens.
  4. Divide the cooked rice or quinoa among serving bowls and layer with the glazed chicken, top with carrots, peppers, and cucumbers.
  5. Finish by drizzling Yum Yum Sauce over each bowl. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 2 months.

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