For the Chicken:

• 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts), cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)

For the Sweet & Sticky Sauce:

• ¼ cup honey
• ¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium)
• 2 tablespoons orange juice (or rice vinegar)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (slurry)

For the Rice Bowl:

• 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (or brown rice)
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 small cucumber, sliced
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 2 green onions, chopped
• Sesame seeds & fresh cilantro for garnish