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Korean Chicken Meal Prep Lunch
A healthy lunch meal prep of sweet-tangy Korean chicken with Jasmine rice and Asian slaw. The ultimate lunch idea for home or the office.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 375 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Korean
Ingredients
Korean Chicken
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ½ cups jasmine rice
Asian Slaw
- 2 tablespoons of rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 16- ounce bag coleslaw mix
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
Make the marinade:
- In a medium bowl, whisk the soy sauce with brown sugar or honey, sesame oil, Sriracha, garlic, and ginger.
- Transfer the mixture to a large zip bag or airtight container and add the chicken breasts. Seal and marinate for 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
Cup of Yum
Cook the chicken:
- Preheat the oven to 425F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the chicken breasts onto the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F. Discard the marinade.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Cook the rice:
- Prepare the rice according to package directions.
Make the Asian Slaw:
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the rice wine vinegar with the honey and sesame oil. Add the coleslaw mix, bell pepper, and chopped cilantro, and toss to combine.
Pack it for lunch:
- Allow everything to cool down to room temperature before packing. Place the chicken, the rice, and the slaw in lunch containers, seal, and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 bowl
Calories
375kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
149mg
(6%)
Potassium
649mg
(19%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
774IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
55mg
(61%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 375
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 bowl | |
| Calories | 375kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 149mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 649mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 774IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 55mg | 61% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.