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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!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 565 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado or groundnut oil divided
- 4 chicken breasts diced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large egg beaten
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt divided
- 1 head broccoli cut into small florets
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
Honey Garlic Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
To garnish:
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 1-2 teaspoon 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 one tablespoon of 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 with a paper towel, and add the remaining one tablespoon of oil.
- Preheat the skillet again, and 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: I 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 Brussels 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 Information
Calories
565kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
58g
(116%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
191mg
(64%)
Sodium
1323mg
(55%)
Potassium
1538mg
(44%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
1163IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
147mg
(163%)
Calcium
120mg
(12%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 565
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 565kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 58g | 116% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 191mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 1323mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 1538mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1163IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 147mg | 163% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.