Asian Chicken Meal Prep With Green Beans (30 Minutes)

Name: Asian Chicken Meal Prep With Green Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces); 2 garlic cloves (minced); 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1 pound green beans (ends trimmed); 6-8 dried or fresh chilies (or to taste); 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos; 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce; 1 1/2 tablespoons chili paste; 1 tablespoon raw honey; salt and pepper (to taste); 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts (to garnish); 2 tablespoons sliced green onions; 2 cups cooked brown rice

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These Asian Chicken Meal Prep bowls make it easy to pack lunch for the week. Tender chicken bites are cooked with garlic and a sweet, savory, slightly spicy sauce, then served with green beans and rice.

The whole recipe takes about 30 minutes, so it’s a great option when you want something flavorful without spending your whole Sunday in the kitchen.

a glass meal prep bowl with chicken bites, brown rice, and green beans.

My kids love Asian-inspired meals, so this is one of those recipes I make when I know I need something everyone will actually eat. As a mom of five, I also love having a few meals ready in the fridge when the week gets busy. As a certified nutrition coach, I like that these bowls are easy to customize with different vegetables, grains, and portions depending on what works for you and your family.

If you are looking for more chicken meal prep ideas, then you may also enjoy my honey garlic chicken meal prep or my chicken and rice meal prep bowl.

Recipe Overview

Skill Level

Intermediate

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Quick Swaps

Rice: Choose your carb option. Go with brown rice, white rice, quinoa, or, for a low-carb option, cauliflower rice.
Veggie: I went with green beans, but use what you have. Great options include broccoli, asparagus, or zucchini.
Chicken: I used boneless, skinless chicken breast, but boneless, skinless chicken thighs will work just fine. You can swap the chicken for shrimp or salmon bites.

Key Ingredients

Chicken Breast: I use boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces. Cutting the chicken into similar-sized pieces helps everything cook evenly and gives you plenty of browned edges. Chicken thighs also work if you prefer dark meat.
Soy Sauce: I recommend low-sodium soy sauce so the sauce doesn’t become too salty. You can also use coconut aminos or tamari.
Hoisin Sauce: Hoisin sauce adds a slightly sweet, savory flavor and adds depth. It works especially well with the soy sauce and honey.
Chili Paste: This gives the sauce its heat. Start with less if you’re sensitive to spice and add more to taste.
Honey: A little honey balances the sauce’s salty, spicy flavors. You can use maple syrup if you need to.
Sesame Oil: Sesame oil gives the chicken that toasted, nutty flavor that works so well in Asian-inspired dishes. You don’t need much because the flavor is strong.
Green Beans: I like green beans because they stay slightly crisp after cooking and hold up well when reheated. Broccoli, asparagus, snap peas, or zucchini are also good options.
Garlic: Fresh garlic adds a lot of flavor to the chicken as it cooks. I like using fresh garlic here because the sauce already has simple ingredients and the garlic really stands out.
Brown Rice: Brown rice makes an easy base for these bowls, but you can also use white rice, jasmine rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.

How To Make Asian Chicken Meal Prep

Make the Sauce: Whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, chili paste, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set it aside while you cook the chicken.
Cook the Chicken: Heat half of the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and garlic and cook until the chicken is almost cooked through and nicely browned. Transfer it to a plate.
Cook the Green Beans: Add the remaining sesame oil to the same skillet. Add the green beans and chilies and stir-fry until the beans are crisp-tender.
Add the Sauce: Return the chicken to the skillet and pour in the sauce. Toss everything together and cook for a few more minutes, until the chicken is completely cooked and coated in the sauce.
Assemble the Meal Prep Bowls: Divide the cooked rice between four containers. Add the chicken and green beans, then finish with chopped peanuts and green onions. Let the food cool slightly before sealing the containers and refrigerating.

meal prep chicken bowl with rice and green beans.

Recipe Tips

Cut the chicken into similar-sized pieces so it cooks evenly.
Have all your ingredients ready before you start cooking because stir-frying moves quickly.
Use a large skillet or wok so the chicken has room to brown.
Use low-sodium soy sauce if possible.
Adjust the chili paste and fresh chilies to your preferred spice level.
Slightly undercook the green beans if you’re making these several days ahead.
Add peanuts and green onions after reheating for the best texture.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Common Questions

Can I use frozen Green beans?

Yes. Frozen green beans will work well, too. Thaw and drain the green beans before using. I do not recommend using canned green beans.

What vegetables can I use instead of green beans?

Broccoli, snap peas, bell peppers, asparagus, zucchini, and carrots are all good choices.

Can I make a double batch and freeze?

Yes. This chicken meal prep freezes well. You can freeze for up to 3 months.

How do I reheat it?

It is best to use the microwave to reheat this chicken meal prep. I start with 60 seconds, and if it needs more, I do 20-30 second increments.

Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breast?

Yes. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs work well in this recipe.

Can I use store-bought stir-fry sauce?

You can, but a homemade sauce takes only a couple of minutes to mix and gives you more control over the flavor.

What rice is best for meal prep?

Brown rice, white rice, jasmine rice, and basmati rice all work well. Use whichever you and your family enjoy

chicken bites topped with chopped peanuts meal prepped in a glass container.

How to Reheat Asian Chicken Meal Prep

Microwave one container for about 60 seconds, then continue heating in 20- to 30-second increments until warmed through. If the rice seems dry, add a small splash of water before reheating.

For the best texture, add the peanuts and green onions after reheating, not before.

How Spicy Is This Chicken?

This recipe has a little heat from the chili paste and fresh or dried chilies, but you can easily adjust it. For a milder version, leave out the chilies and use less chili paste.

If you like your food spicy, add more chili paste or a few extra slices of chili. When I’m making this for my kids, I keep the chicken mild and add extra heat to my own portion.

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