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Honey Ginger Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

Quick and flavorful honey-ginger chicken bowls with rice and broccoli, perfect for meal prep.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup uncooked rice
  • 1 small head broccoli cut into florets
  • 2 large chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1-2 teaspoons fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • scallions chopped, to taste
  • sesame seeds to taste (optional)

Equipment

  • saucepan or rice cooker
  • steamer or pot
  • Large Skillet
  • large resealable bag
  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk or fork

Method
 

  1. Cook the rice according to package directions and keep warm.
  2. Steam or boil the broccoli florets until they reach your desired tenderness, then drain and set aside.
  3. Place the bite-size chicken pieces in a large resealable bag, add the cornstarch, seal, and shake or toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sriracha, and water to make the sauce.
  5. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pieces are no longer pink on the outside, about 4–6 minutes.
  6. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens, about 3–5 minutes.
  7. Divide the cooked rice, broccoli, and honey-ginger chicken evenly among four meal containers. Top with chopped scallions and sesame seeds if using.

Notes

  • Freeze ginger and grate from frozen for easier grating.
  • Start with 1 teaspoon ginger if you prefer less heat.
  • This recipe yields four reasonably-sized portions; use three for larger portions.
  • Add extra rice or another chicken breast if you need more volume.
  • Use a Microplane for best ginger and garlic texture.