β Ingredients
For the chicken & veggies:
- 1 lb (450g) chicken breast, sliced thin
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots (julienned or sliced)
- 1 bell pepper (any color), sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2β3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced (optional)
- 2β3 tbsp oil for cooking
For the sauce:
- ΒΌ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (to thicken)
- Optional: chili flakes or sriracha for heat
For the bowl:
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
- Optional toppings: sesame seeds, green onions
π³ Instructions
1. Make the stir fry sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together:
- Soy sauce
- Honey
- Vinegar
- Sesame oil
- Water
- Cornstarch
Set aside.
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2. Cook the chicken
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan.
- Add sliced chicken, season with salt & pepper.
- Stir fry 5β7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from pan.
3. Cook the vegetables
- Add another splash of oil to the same pan.
- Add garlic, ginger (if using), broccoli, carrots, onion, and bell pepper.
- Stir fry 3β5 minutes until veggies are crisp-tender.
4. Combine
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan.
- Pour in the stir fry sauce.
- Stir and cook 2β3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything.
5. Build the bowls
Layer:
- Rice
- Chicken & veggie stir fry
- Sesame seeds + green onions
Serve hot!
β¨ Meal Prep Tips
- Stores up to 4 days in the fridge.
- Use microwave-safe containers.
- Keep toppings (like sesame seeds) separate until serving.
- Swap rice for quinoa, noodles, or cauliflower rice.
π₯ Variations
- Spicy: Add sriracha to the sauce.
- Teriyaki: Replace honey with 2 tbsp teriyaki sauce.
- Peanut style: Add 1 tbsp peanut butter to the sauce.
- Extra veggies: Add zucchini, snap peas, or mushrooms.