Honey Lemon Chicken Bowls - VeryVera

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. olive oil, divided
• 1 lb fresh asparagus, cut into bite-sized pieces (ends trimmed)
• 2 c chopped (small) broccoli florets
• Kosher salt and freshly-cracked black pepper
• 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 6 c cooked rice or quinoa
• Optional garnishes: toasted sesame seeds, lemon slices/wedges
• ¼ cup chicken broth or water
• ¼ cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice
• ¼ cup honey
• 1 tbsp. cornstarch
• 1 tbsp. soy sauce
• 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
• Pinch ground ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced