Description
A vibrant Asian-inspired bowl with sticky-sweet honey ginger chicken, toasted sesame stir-fried veggies, and fragrant jasmine rice. Bold flavors in 45 minutes! Perfect for weeknights or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless)
Jasmine rice
Broccoli florets
Bell peppers (any color)
Fresh ginger (grated)
Garlic (minced)
Honey
Soy sauce (low sodium)
Rice vinegar
Sesame oil
Sesame seeds (toasted)
Olive oil or avocado oil
Mineral salt or sea salt
Black pepper
Egg or cornstarch for coating (optional)
Carrots and snow peas as optional veggie swaps
Instructions
Rinse and cook jasmine rice according to package instructions
Marinate chicken in honey, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, and salt for 15-20 minutes
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or skillet, cook chicken 5-6 minutes per side until caramelized and done
Remove chicken, set aside
Stir-fry broccoli and bell peppers in same pan with 1 tsp sesame oil and remaining marinade
Add carrots or snow peas for extra veggies
Cook rice vinegar and remaining 1 tsp sesame oil with sesame seeds to make glaze
Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, stir-fry, and drizzle with constrast glaze
Garnish with extra sesame seeds
Notes
Use tray to drain excess chicken oil
Double marinade for extra sauce
Swap chicken for 1 block firm tofu for vegetarian version
Replace rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice
Store leftovers covered in fridge 3-4 days
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: chicken
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg