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Aaron's Lemon Chicken Bowls

Jan 3, 2023

Description:
A simple and quick, vibrant meal that is easily prepared for a busy week. This recipe yields six servings in just 30 minutes!

Ingredients (per 6 servings):
 2 tbsp olive oil/butter
 2 cups of broccoli florets
 Himalayan pink salt and ground pepper
 2lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
 6 cups of cooked jasmine rice
 Toasted sesame seeds and a lemon wedge for looks
Lemon sauce Ingredients:
 ¼ cup chicken broth or water
 ¼ cup of honey
 ¼ cup lemon juice
 1 tbsp soy sauce
 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
 1 tbsp corn starch
 1 pinch of ground ginger
 2 cloves of minced garlic


Directions:
Cook jasmine rice as written on package. Heat 1 tbsp oil or butter in large pan over medium to high heat. Add broccoli or a vegetable of preference, season with salt and pepper. Saute for 5 minutes while stirring occasionally. Transfer vegetables to a plate and return to heat.
Add another 1 tbsp of oil to the pan along with the chicken. Season with salt and pepper.
Saute for 6 minutes tossing the chicken occasionally. Stir in lemon sauce, coating the chicken evenly until the sauce simmers and thickens.
Separate the rice, chicken and vegetables into 6 meal prep containers!
This meal can be served immediately or covered and refrigerated for up to 5 days. It also goes great with whatever vegetables you have lying around the kitchen.

Nutritional Profile: 744 calories / 53g protein / 89g carbohydrates / 19g fat

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