Citrus Chicken Rice Bowl with Ginger Jalapeño Sauce

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  2 tbsp Honey
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  1.5 tsp 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
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  0.5 tsp ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
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  1 tbsp Orange Zest
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  0.5 cup Orange Juice, Fresh
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  0.7 cup Vegetable oil
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  3 lbs Chicken Thigh, Boneless Skinless

  Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.

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  4 Garlic(12g)
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  2 cup Cucumber
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  1 Mango(336g)
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  4 cup Coconut Rice
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  Cilantro, Fresh
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  2 JalapeñO Pepper(28g)
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  1 Ginger, Fresh Root(85g)
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  3 Green Onion (Scallion)(45g)
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  0.8 tsp Sugar, Granulated White
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  0.3 tsp ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, whisk together the honey, orange zest, orange juice, and vegetable oil until combined. Transfer half of this marinade to a small bowl and set aside. Add the chicken and minced garlic to the remaining marinade in the large bowl, turning to coat evenly. Let marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
2. 2Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches to avoid crowding, add the chicken in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 4–6 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer and the exterior is golden brown. Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board.
3. 3Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then cut into ½-inch-thick slices. Pour ¼ cup of the reserved marinade over the sliced chicken and toss to coat.
4. 4While the chicken cooks, make the ginger jalapeño sauce by combining the vegetable oil, jalapeño pepper, garlic, fresh ginger, green onions, sugar, and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth and well combined.
5. 5In a small bowl, combine the diced cucumber, diced mango, the remaining ¼ cup of reserved marinade, and orange juice to taste, stirring gently until combined.
6. 6Divide the coconut rice evenly into 6 airtight containers while hot. Top each with the sliced chicken and cucumber-mango salad.
7. 7Drizzle each bowl with the ginger jalapeño sauce and garnish with fresh cilantro.
8. 8Seal containers and refrigerate for up to 4 days.