• Before starting, wash and dry all produce.
• To a medium pot, add 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 cups) water, 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter and 1/8 tsp (1/4 tsp) salt. Cover and bring to a boil over high.
• Meanwhile, using a strainer, rinse rice until water runs clear.
• To the boiling water, stir in rice, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 13-15 min, until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
• Remove from heat. Set aside, still covered.

• Meanwhile, core, then cut pepper into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Peel, then halve carrot lengthwise. Cut into 1/4-inch half-moons.
• Cut bok choy into 1-inch pieces. Using a strainer, rinse bok choy under running water to wash away any hidden dirt. 
• Thinly slice green onion.
• In a medium bowl, combine 1/3 cup (1/2 cup) water, honey-garlic sauce and soy sauce. Set aside.

• Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high.
• When hot, add 3 tbsp (1/3 cup) water, 1/8 tsp (1/4 tsp) salt and carrots. Cook for 4-5 min, stirring often, until water is absorbed and carrots are tender-crisp.
• Add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then peppers. Cook for 3-4 min, stirring often, until veggies are tender-crisp.
• Add bok choy. Cook for 2-3 min, stirring often, until veggies are tender. 
• Remove from heat, then transfer veggies to a plate. Cover to keep warm.

• To another medium bowl, add protein shreds and Cream Sauce Spice Blend. Toss well to coat.

• Reheat the same pan (from step 3) over medium-high.
• When hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then protein shreds. Cook for 6-8 min, tossing occasionally, until cooked through.** 
• Add honey-garlic sauce mixture. Bring to a boil.
• Cook for 2-3 min, stirring often, until sauce thickens. 
• Remove from heat. Season with pepper, if you like.

• Fluff rice with a fork, then stir in half the green onions.
• Divide rice between bowls.
• Top with veggies and honey-garlic protein shreds.
• Sprinkle remaining green onions over top.

If you've opted to get plant-based protein shreds, skip the step to cut into 1-inch pieces. Season protein shreds in the same way as the chicken. 

Cook protein shreds in the same way as the chicken, tossing occasionally for 6-8 min, until cooked through.** Continue with recipe as written.