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Honey Garlic Chicken Meal Prep

Juicy and delicious honey garlic chicken bites served with broccoli and quinoa. Perfect for meal prepping!Quinoa
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 583kcal
Author Rena

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp avocado or groundnut oil divided
  • 4 chicken breasts diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt divided
  • 1 head broccoli cut into small florets
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa

Honey Garlic Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp sriracha sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

To garnish:

  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1-2 tsp black and white sesame seeds or as desire

Instructions

  • Prepare 2 bowls, one with beaten egg, and the second with cornstarch mixed with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Dip the chicken into the beaten egg. Place all the pieces into the cornstarch and toss to lightly and evenly coat.
  • Heat the oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer without overlapping.
  • Cook until golden brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl whisk all the sauce ingredients. Pour sauce over the chicken and toss to coat then set aside.
  • Quickly wipe the pan clean with a paper towel, and add in the remaining oil.
  • Preheat skillet again, stir fry the broccoli until they start to brown. About 2-3 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Add about 1/2 cup of cooked quinoa to each meal prep bowl. Divide the broccoli and chicken among your bowls and arrange over the quinoa.
  • Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and lime wedges.
  • Refrigerated for up to 4 days. Serve cold or reheated, as desired.

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Notes

  • Chicken: we prefer you to use lean chicken breast. But you may use boneless chicken thighs. you may switch the protein to either shrimp if you like.
  • Broccoli: use fresh if possible. Frozen will also work. Don't like broccoli? use any of your favorite veggies like green beans or Brussel sprouts.
  • Oil: any oil works
  • Quinoa: if you don't like quinoa, you may use brown rice.
  • Store these honey garlic chicken in containers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • This meal is slightly spicy but you may either add less sriracha or skip it completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 583kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 1323mg | Potassium: 1538mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1163IU | Vitamin C: 147mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 4mg