Honey Jalapeño Chicken For meal prep

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by adding seasoning and a little bit of cornstarch to the chicken thighs.
  2. 2Mix the chicken with a wooden spoon.
  3. 3Add the chicken to a heated pan.
  4. 4Cut the jalapeño.
  5. 5Remove the seeds from the jalapeño.
  6. 6Add olive oil to a pot, then add sliced red onions.
  7. 7Add broccoli and shredded carrots to the pot.
  8. 8Add salt to the veggies.
  9. 9Add water to the pot and mix.
  10. 10Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
  11. 11Add the jalapeños to the pan, then add garlic and honey.
  12. 12Toss the jalapeños in the pan.
  13. 13After sautéing for a few minutes, add the chicken back in and toss it all together.
  14. 14Add a little bit of lime juice to balance both the sweetness and heat.
  15. 15Bring it all together over a bed of rice with a side of veggies.
  16. 16Place the cooked rice in the compartment of the glass container.
  17. 17Place the sautéed veggies in the compartment of the glass container.
  18. 18Place the chicken in the compartment of the glass container.
  19. 19Cover the glass container with the lid.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper chili flakes
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 null fresh jalapeños, thinly sliced
  • 3 null garlic cloves, minced
  • 0.25 cup honey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • rice
  • broccoli
  • shredded carrots
  • sliced red onion

Equipment

bowlwooden spoonpancutting boardknifetongslime squeezerglass containers with compartments

Tips

  • To remove some of the extra heat from the jalapeños, remove some of the seeds.
  • The key to sustainable healthy and balanced eating is eating foods that you will actually enjoy. So just keep it healthy, simple, and delicious.