Macro Monday Recipe - Honey Sesame Chicken Bowls

CrossFit Soda City Macro Monday Recipe 3/21/2022 Honey Sesame Chicken Bowls Columbia, South Carolina
March 20, 2022
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CrossFit Soda City

Macro Monday Recipe

3/21/2022

Honey Sesame Chicken Bowls


Nutritional Facts


Yields: 4 servings

Calories: 466

Carbohydrates: 53g

Protein: 32g

Fat: 14g


Ingredients


Honey Sesame Sauce:

• ¼ cup chicken stock or water

• ¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce

• ¼ cup honey (or maple syrup)

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

• 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Chicken Bowls:

• ¾ cup rice (uncooked; or 2 cups cooked)

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)

• 3 cups broccoli (chopped into small pieces)

• 3 cups snap peas (ends trimmed)

• 1lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1 inch cubes)

• salt & pepper

• sesame seeds (garnish)


Instructions


1. Shake together all honey sesame sauce ingredients and set aside.

2. Cook rice according to package instructions. Divide between 4 storage containers.

3.Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pan. Add broccoli and snap peas. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until bright green and tender. Add to the rice in the storage containers.

4. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to pan. Add the chicken to the pan. Season with salt and pepper, and red pepper flakes (if desired). Cook for 7-10 minutes, until cooked through.

5. Add the sauce to the pan and simmer for 2 minutes, until thickened.

6. Add the chicken to the containers and drizzle with sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.

7. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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