High Protein Meal Sticky Honey BBQ Chicken Stir Fry
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American stir-fry dishes didn't exist until 1960s when Chinese immigrants adapted wok techniques for Western proteins and sauces.

High Protein Meal Sticky Honey BBQ Chicken Stir Fry

Savor the mouthwatering blend of flavors in our Sticky Honey BBQ Chicken Stir Fry, a high-protein delight that's ideal for your meal prep game! With tender chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and a luscious honey BBQ glaze, this dish is not only easy to whip up but also packed with flavor. Get ready to enjoy a satisfying and nutritious meal that will have you coming back for seconds!

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Prep

15

min

Cook

30

min

Serves

5

people

Level

beginner

📝 Ingredients

Serves 5
Servings:

🥬Fresh Produce(3)

  • 100g bell pepper (3.53 oz)
  • lemon juice
  • spinach

🥩Meat & Seafood(1)

  • 600g raw chicken breast (1.32 lbs)

🫙Pantry Staples(3)

  • 20g honey (0.71 oz)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
  • 200g uncooked rice (7.06 oz)

🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder (15 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon oregano (15 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon paprika (15 ml)

📦Other(1)

  • 20g BBQ sauce (0.71 oz)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil 200g uncooked rice (roughly 630-650g of cooked rice).

  2. 2

    Dice 600g raw chicken breast into cubes and season with 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon oregano, 1 tablespoon paprika, and lemon juice.

  3. 3

    Mix together and cook in a pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil for 10-15 minutes on high heat (or oven/air fry for 15 minutes at 220 °C).

  4. 4

    While cooking, add 20g of BBQ sauce and 20g of honey.

  5. 5

    Chop up and add 100g of bell pepper and spinach.

  6. 6

    Let it simmer until sticky and thick.

  7. 7

    Divide into containers, roughly 125g of boiled rice per container, and enjoy.

💡 Pro Tips

  • Cut chicken breast into uniform 1-inch cubes to ensure even cooking and prevent smaller pieces from drying out while larger pieces remain undercooked.technique1-inch cubes
  • Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) but remove from heat at 160°F as carryover cooking will bring it to safe temperature while maintaining juiciness.timing160°F removal, 165°F final
  • Add honey during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking because its sugars will burn at temperatures above 320°F, creating bitter compounds instead of caramelization.timing2-3 minutes, 320°F burn point
  • Use a rice-to-water ratio of 1:1.5 for firmer grains that won't become mushy when reheated, as overcooked rice loses 30% of its texture integrity after storage.technique1:1.5 ratio
  • Add bell peppers 2 minutes before spinach since peppers need 3-4 minutes to soften while spinach wilts in under 60 seconds and releases excess moisture if overcooked.timing3-4 minutes peppers, 60 seconds spinach
Cuisine: american
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