Honey Sesame Chicken Lunch Bowls

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Ingredients
Honey Sesame Sauce:
  • ¼ cup chicken stock or water
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Chicken Lunch Bowls:
  • ¾ cup uncooked rice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cups broccoli, chopped into small pieces
  • 3 cups snap peas, cut into small pieces
  • 2 large chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
  • salt & pepper
  • red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 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 olive oil in a large pan. Add broccoli and snap peas. Cook for 5 or so minutes, until bright green and tender. Add to the rice in the storage containers.
  4. Add additional olive oil if necessary. Add the chicken to the pan. Season with salt and pepper, and red pepper flakes (if desired). Cook for 7 or so minutes, until cooked through.
  5. Add the sauce to the pan and simmer for 2 minutes, until thickened.
  6. Add the chicken to the lunch containers and drizzle with sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
  7. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat to serve.