Honey Garlic Chicken Bowls
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Macros: 548 cals, 50g protein, 23g fat, 35g carbs
CHICKEN:
1. Preheat oven to 425Β°F.
2. Add chicken thighs to a large bowl.
3. Drizzle with olive oil and add garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
4. Toss until fully coated.
5. Spread chicken evenly on a foil-lined sheet pan.
6. Bake 22β24 minutes.
7. In a small bowl, mix 4 tbsp honey, 4 tsp soy sauce, and 4 cloves minced garlic.
8. Remove chicken from oven and brush or toss with honey-garlic mixture.
9. Tip: if you can move all your chicken closer together when you pour on the glaze it will prevent it from running throughout the pan and wasting flavor basically. You can also put half the sauce on when baking, then when you dice the chicken add the other half to make sure itβs evenly coated across the board.
10. Return to oven 3β5 minutes.
11. Broil 1β2 minutes.
12. Rest 5 minutes, then portion.
RICE:
1. Cook 3 cups jasmine rice according to your rice cooker.
2. Fluff and portion once finished.
BROCCOLI:
1. Toss 2 cups broccoli florets with 1Β½ tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp garlic powder.
2. Spread on a separate sheet pan.
3. Roast at 425Β°F for 15β18 minutes, until tender with crispy edges.
GOCHUJANG YOGURT SAUCE:
1. Add ΒΎ cup nonfat Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp gochujang paste, 2 tsp soy sauce, 2 tsp rice vinegar (or lime juice), 3 tsp honey, 2 tsp minced garlic, Β½ tsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp salt and combine well.
2. Whisk until smooth.
3. Thin with water to drizzle consistency.
4. Taste and adjust heat or salt as needed.