Chinese Chicken Casserole Surprise

Ingredients

• 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 cups cooked white rice
• 3 green onions, sliced

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken, onion, garlic, carrots, and bell pepper for 8-10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, ginger, and black pepper. Pour into the skillet and stir to combine.
4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water. Add to the skillet and stir until sauce is thickened.
5. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread cooked white rice in the bottom. Top with chicken and vegetable mixture. Top with green onions.
6. Bake for 20 minutes, or until heated through.

Interesting Facts

• This dish is a great way to use up leftover cooked rice.
• You can easily customize this dish by adding different vegetables or proteins.
• You can substitute the red pepper flakes with another type of hot pepper for more heat.