Honey Pepper Chicken Rice Bowl with Fresh Veggies
Indulge in the delightful flavors of the Honey Pepper Chicken Rice Bowl with Fresh Veggies. This quick and easy recipe combines tender chicken pieces with a sweet and spicy honey pepper glaze, served over fluffy rice and vibrant veggies. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping, this dish is not just visually appealing but also packed with nutrients. Customize it to suit your taste by incorporating your favorite vegetables or swapping in different proteins like turkey or beef. Enjoy a wholesome meal that’s sure to satisfy your cravings!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 chicken breast, cut into chunks
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
- For the glaze: 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken chunks and sear until golden and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes). Set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat and combine honey, soy sauce, mustard, and black pepper. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet to coat it in the glaze.
- Add sliced bell pepper and baby spinach; sauté until just tender (2-3 minutes).
- Serve over cooked rice topped with halved cherry tomatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 73g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg