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Honey Garlic Chicken and Rice

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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: chopped green onions sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high; add chicken and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook 7-8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  3. Meanwhile, whisk honey, soy sauce, and garlic in a small bowl.
  4. Pour sauce over cooked chicken; stir to coat.
  5. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Stir in cooked rice to coat.
  7. Remove from heat; rest a few minutes.
  8. Garnish with optional green onions and sesame seeds.
  9. Serve warm.

Notes

Feel free to add veggies like broccoli, bell peppers, or snap peas for extra nutrition and color. This dish is perfect for meal prep and makes great leftovers. Just reheat and enjoy. You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts for an even juicier option.