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INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs
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salt and black pepper, to taste
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1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce (or can use tamari or coconut aminos for gluten free or paleo)
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1/3 cup honey (use low carb sweetener as needed)
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1/4 cup rice wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar for paleo)
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1 tablespoon Mirin (or dry sherry) (optional)
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1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 teaspoons freshly grated or minced ginger
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1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce (optional for darker carmelized color)
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper chili flakes or sriracha, optional for an extra kick of heat
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2 1/2 tablespoons corn starch (or arrowroot/tapioca starch for paleo)
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3 tablespoon cold water
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For garnish: sliced green onions, sesame seeds
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For lunch bowls: cooked rice, quinoa or noodles, cooked shelled edamame beans, roasted or stir-fried broccoli (or other vegetable of your choice), lunch containers