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Individual Sweet & Sour Chicken Meal Prep

Transform your meal prep with this vibrant Individual Sweet & Sour Chicken! Delicious, easy, and perfect for healthy eating all week long.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients
  

  • 30 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into large cubes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper divided
  • 1 red pepper cut into large cubes
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 2 cups zucchini cut into large cubes
  • 1 cup red onion cut into large cubes
  • 2/3 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/3 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste (no sugar added)
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Water amount according to package
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked brown rice (we used Uncle Ben's)

Equipment

  • Large Skillet or Wok
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Meal prep containers
  • Medium pot for rice

Method
 

  1. Start by cooking the brown rice according to the package instructions. Set aside once done.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken and season with 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the red pepper, broccoli florets, zucchini, and red onion. Season with the remaining salt and pepper. Sauté the vegetables for about 5-7 minutes until they're tender but still vibrant.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, rice vinegar, honey, crushed red pepper, tomato paste, soy sauce, and additional rice vinegar. Pour this mixture into the skillet with the vegetables and bring to a simmer.
  5. Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet and stir to coat everything in the sauce. Let it simmer together for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  6. Divide the cooked rice among your meal prep containers. Top with the sweet and sour chicken and vegetable mixture. Seal the containers and let them cool before storing in the fridge.

Notes

  • Feel free to experiment with different vegetables based on seasonal availability.
  • You can make a larger batch of the sauce and store it separately for different meals.
  • This dish also freezes well if you want to make a big batch for future meals.