🍎🌰 Savory, slightly sweet, and full of warm spices, this Apple-Soy Chicken & Toasted Chestnut Rice...

🍎🌰 Savory, slightly sweet, and full of warm spices, this Apple-Soy Chicken & Toasted Chestnut Rice Bowl is a cozy, satisfying meal. Juicy apple-soy marinated chicken pairs beautifully with nutty brown rice, toasted chestnuts, and crispy garlic kale chips. A creamy apple-yogurt dressing with a hint of cinnamon ties it all together, making it both nourishing and delicious. 🌿✨

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🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

🍗 Apple-Soy Chicken
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp apple cider or apple juice
• 1 tsp honey or brown sugar
• ½ tsp grated ginger
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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🍚 Rice Base & Chestnuts
• 1½ cups cooked brown rice
• ½ cup toasted chestnuts, roughly chopped
• 1–2 scallions, thinly sliced

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🥬 Crispy Garlic Kale Chips
• 1 cup kale leaves, stems removed, torn into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt to taste

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🥣 Creamy Apple-Yogurt Dressing
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp apple cider or apple juice
• 1 tsp honey
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Water (to thin, if needed)

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🔥 Instructions

1. Marinate & Grill the Chicken
• In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, apple cider, honey, ginger, and garlic.
• Coat chicken in the marinade and let sit for at least 15 minutes.
• Heat olive oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
• Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
• Let rest before slicing into strips.

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2. Cook the Rice & Chestnuts
• Mix cooked brown rice with toasted chestnuts and scallions.
• Season with a pinch of salt and keep warm.

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3. Prepare the Kale Chips
• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Toss kale with olive oil and minced garlic.
• Spread on a baking sheet and sprinkle with salt.
• Bake for 7–10 minutes, until crisp.

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4. Make the Apple-Yogurt Dressing
• In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, apple cider, honey, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
• Add water a teaspoon at a time until the sauce reaches a smooth, drizzleable consistency.

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5. Assemble the Bowl
• Start with a base of brown rice mixed with chestnuts and scallions.
• Add sliced apple-soy chicken and crispy garlic kale chips.
• Drizzle with creamy apple-yogurt dressing.
• Garnish with extra scallions or a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.

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✨ This bowl is a comforting blend of flavors and textures, perfect for a nourishing, flavorful meal.

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