Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of a Honey Pepper Chicken Rice Bowl with Fresh Veggies. This dish expertly combines the sweetness of honey with the warm heat of black pepper, creating a flavorful glaze that perfectly coats tender chicken. Paired with vibrant vegetables and fluffy rice, this meal is not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutrients, making it ideal for a busy weeknight or meal prep.
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
- 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 over medium-high heat, add oil and sear chicken chunks until golden and fully cooked (about 6-8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat and combine honey, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and black pepper. Stir well before adding the cornstarch slurry; simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Return chicken to coat in glaze.
- Sauté sliced bell pepper and spinach until tender (about 2-3 minutes).
- Assemble your bowl by layering rice, glazed chicken, sautéed veggies, and cherry tomatoes.
- Serve warm or store for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg