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Cajun Honey Glazed Chicken Bowls

This Cajun honey glazed chicken bowl is packed with bright, fresh ingredients! The chicken is actually cooked IN the marinade, allowing for maximum flavor.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course , Others

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken breasts sliced into strips (chicken tenders can be used instead)
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and sliced
  • 1 Jalapeño seeded and sliced
  • slices orange cut in half
  • Lime wedges for garnish
  • 2 green onions sliced, for garnish
  • fresh parsley minced, for garnish
  • Cajun Honey Mustard Marinade
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup orange juice fresh is best if possible
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 Tbsp coarse Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp yellow mustard
  • 3/4 Tbsp Cajun Seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

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  1. Trim chicken breasts of fat, and slice into strips to resemble chicken tenders.
  2. Add marinade ingredients to a zip-top plastic bag and whisk to combine. Add chicken to bag, and seal, pressing out any excess air.
  3. Smoosh the bag around a bit to make sure all the chicken pieces are coated in the marinade.
  4. Place bag on a plate and refrigerate up to 8 hours.
  5. Pour entire contents of the bag into a large skillet and heat over MED-HIGH heat until the mixture comes to a bubble. Reduce heat to MED-LOW and simmer, uncovered, for about 25-30 minutes, until most of the liquid cooks off, leaving a loose glaze.
  6. The last 5 minutes or so, add in the sliced bell pepper, jalapeno and orange slices and let them cook in the glaze.
  7. Remove chicken, veggies and oranges to a plate.
  8. Serve over rice, quinoa, or as is for a low carb option.
  9. If desired, garnish with sliced green onions, minced parsley, and a lime wedge.

Notes

  • Marinade adapted from Carlsbad Cravings2. All cooktops are different, so times may vary.