Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken Meal Prep recipe is a delicious and easy way to prepare a flavorful meal in advance. Tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, served with fresh broccoli and quinoa, make for a well-balanced and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons avocado or groundnut oil divided
- 4 chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
To Garnish:
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1–2 teaspoons black and white sesame seeds, or as desired
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 head broccoli, cut into small florets
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Dip the chicken pieces into the beaten egg, then coat them with the cornstarch mixture.
- Cook the Chicken: Brown the coated chicken pieces in oil until golden on all sides.
- Make the Honey Garlic Sauce: Whisk together honey, sriracha, garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a bowl. Toss the cooked chicken in the sauce.
- Stir Fry the Broccoli: Quickly stir fry the broccoli in the skillet until slightly browned.
- Assemble the Meal Prep Bowls: Divide quinoa, broccoli, and chicken among bowls. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve: Refrigerate for up to 4 days. Enjoy cold or reheat before serving.
Notes
- Chicken: Lean chicken breast is recommended, but boneless chicken thighs or shrimp can be used.
- Broccoli: Fresh or frozen broccoli can be used. Substitute with other favorite vegetables if desired.
- Oil: Any cooking oil of choice can be used.
- Quinoa: Brown rice can be used instead of quinoa.
- Spice Level: Adjust sriracha sauce to taste for desired spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 565 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1323mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.03g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 58g
- Cholesterol: 191mg
