Description
This honey sesame chicken bowl combines crispy chicken, fluffy rice, and fresh vegetables in a sweet-savory sauce for the perfect protein-packed lunch that’s ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup jasmine rice, uncooked
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
3 green onions, sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions and keep warm
2. Season chicken cubes with salt and pepper
3. Heat vegetable oil in large skillet over medium-high heat
4. Add chicken to skillet and cook 6-8 minutes until golden and cooked through
5. Remove chicken and set aside
6. Add broccoli to same skillet and cook 3-4 minutes until bright green
7. In small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil
8. Mix cornstarch with cold water to create slurry
9. Return chicken to skillet with broccoli
10. Pour honey sauce over chicken and vegetables
11. Add cornstarch slurry and simmer 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens
12. Divide rice among serving bowls
13. Top with honey sesame chicken and broccoli
14. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and green onions
Notes
Use toasted sesame oil for best flavor depth
Cut chicken into uniform pieces for even cooking
Store sauce separately when meal prepping
Can substitute tamari for gluten-free version
Reheat gently to maintain sauce consistency
Add extra vegetables for increased nutrition
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg