Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 cups fresh mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli)
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1. Prepare ingredients: Wash and chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces; mince the garlic.
- 2. Cook chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- 3. Add sauces: Reduce heat slightly, pour hot honey and soy sauce over the chicken. Simmer for a few minutes until sticky.
- 4. Toss in vegetables: Add chopped vegetables to the skillet and stir gently for about 3-5 minutes until tender yet crunchy.
- 5. Serve: Prepare rice or quinoa according to package instructions and serve the hot honey chicken mixture over the grains. Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate chicken in a mix of hot honey and soy sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Substitute chicken with tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian version. Feel free to add seasonal vegetables based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg