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Honey Garlic Chicken with Veggie Stir-Fry and Rice
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Veggie Stir-Fry:
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, snap peas)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
For the Rice:
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
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Cook the Rice
- Rinse the rice under cold water.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
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Prepare the Chicken
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, ground ginger, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring to coat the chicken evenly. Remove from heat.
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Stir-Fry the Veggies
- Heat oil in another skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Drizzle soy sauce over the veggies and sprinkle sesame seeds (if using). Toss to combine.
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Assemble the Meal
- Plate the rice, top with honey garlic chicken, and serve with a side of stir-fried veggies.
