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Honey Lemon Chicken with Rice
A delicious high-protein honey lemon chicken dish with only 415 calories, ideal for meal prep. Chicken breast cubes are seasoned and pan-cooked until golden, finished with honey for a sticky glaze, then served over rice stir-fried with bell pepper and onion. Distributed into four equal servings.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 600 g chicken breast (cubed)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 whole onion (sliced)
- 1 whole bell pepper (sliced)
- 400 g cooked rice (cooked)
- 2 stalks green onion (sliced) optional
chicken seasoning
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
rice seasoning
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Steps
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1Slice chicken into cubes and add soy sauce, paprika, garlic powder, and lemon juice. If the color doesn't change, it's not well seasoned.Tip: The color change test ensures enough seasoning coverage.~3 min
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2Cook the chicken on medium heat until golden brown. Turn off the heat, add honey, and mix until nice and sticky. Set aside.~8 min
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3In the same pan, add onion and bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.~5 min
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4Add cooked rice followed by more soy sauce, honey, and lemon juice. Mix well.~3 min
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5Add the chicken back in and garnish with green onion. Distribute into four equal servings and enjoy.
Nutrition (per serving)
415
Calories
38g
Protein
45g
Carbs
6g
Fat
3g
Fiber
Cultural Context
This honey lemon chicken is a lighter, fitness-focused take on the classic honey glazed chicken found in Asian cuisine. The combination of soy sauce, honey, and lemon juice creates a bright, sticky sauce that pairs perfectly with fried rice.
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