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Cajun Honey Chicken Bowls

Cajun Honey Chicken Bowls: A Sweet and Spicy Delight

Enjoy Cajun Honey Chicken Bowls, a sweet and spicy delight that brings flavor to your dinner table in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts cut into strips
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning adjust for spice tolerance
For the Marinade
  • 1/3 cup Honey can substitute with agave syrup
  • 1/2 cup Orange Juice fresh juice recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar reduce for less sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Coarse Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Yellow Mustard
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper can substitute with any bell pepper
  • 1 medium Jalapeño Pepper optional for less heat
  • 1 orange Orange Slices for freshness
Optional Toppings
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1 lime Lime Wedges for serving

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Zip-top bag
  • whisk
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Trim excess fat from the chicken breasts and slice them into even strips, about 1 inch wide.
  2. In a large zip-top bag, whisk together the marinade ingredients and add the chicken strips. Seal and massage to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken until bubbling, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 25-30 minutes until the glaze thickens.
  4. In the last 5 minutes, add the sliced red bell pepper, jalapeño, and orange slices to the skillet. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Serve over rice or quinoa, garnished with green onions, parsley, and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinating the chicken properly enhances flavor absorption. Adjust spice levels as desired and consider various vegetables for added nutrition.

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