Description
This Honey Ginger Chicken Meal Prep Bowl is a delicious and balanced dish featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a sweet and tangy honey ginger sauce, served alongside perfectly cooked rice and steamed broccoli. Ideal for meal prepping, this recipe is quick to make, packed with flavor, and perfect for a nutritious lunch or dinner throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Grains and Vegetables
- 3/4 cup uncooked rice
- 1 small head broccoli, cut into florets
- Scallions, chopped, to taste
Protein
- 2 large chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
Coating and Cooking
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 to 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
- 1 cup water
- Sesame seeds, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Rice and Broccoli: Prepare the rice according to the package directions, ensuring it is fluffy and well-cooked. Meanwhile, steam or boil the broccoli florets until they reach your preferred level of tenderness. Chop the scallions for garnish.
- Coat the Chicken: Place the bite-sized chicken pieces into a large ZipLoc bag. Add the cornstarch and toss the bag thoroughly until each piece of chicken is evenly coated in the cornstarch. This helps create a slight crust when cooking.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sriracha, and water. It’s fine if the mixture isn’t perfectly blended at this point.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken pieces and stir occasionally. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink on the outside, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Simmer with Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the chicken. Reduce the heat to medium, and cook for several minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked through and the sauce has thickened and coats the chicken nicely, around 5 to 7 minutes.
- Assemble Meal Prep Bowls: Evenly divide the cooked rice, steamed broccoli, and honey ginger chicken into four meal prep containers. Garnish with chopped scallions and sesame seeds if desired. For serving, reheat the bowls in the microwave.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of sriracha to control the spiciness of the sauce.
- Make sure the chicken is evenly coated with cornstarch for best texture.
- Steaming broccoli preserves nutrients better than boiling but either method works.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce if you prefer to reduce salt content.
- These meal prep bowls can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
