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Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe (Easy Meal Prep Bowl)

There's nothing like a sweet and savory meal combined with the ultimate umami flavor that's ready to go in a meal prep bowl! These Honey Sesame Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are SO good and perfect for healthy lunches and dinners. Made with crispy, lightly fried cubed chicken tossed in a honey sesame sauce, then combined with fluffy lime rice and sauteed snow peas, Brussels sprouts, and carrots. Every bite is full of delicious flavor!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 Bowls
Calories 615kcal
Author Christine McMichael

Equipment

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed about 3 cups
  • 2 Tablespoons avocado oil

Sauce

  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 Tablespoon tamari or soy sauce/coconut aminos
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds

Rice

  • 1 cup dry jasmine rice
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice

Veggies

  • 2 Tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 cup snow peas
  • 2 cups halved Brussels sprouts
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 green onion stalk, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl combine cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Add in the cubed chicken and toss until well coated.
  • In a large non-stick skillet, add the avocado oil, heat over medium-high heat, and add in your chicken.
  • Let pan fry for 5-8 minutes before flipping and cooking for another 5-8 minutes until the outsides are golden brown and the chicken is fully cooked. Once cooked stir a bit to break up the pieces.
  • Transfer to a paper towel to allow any excess oil to drip off.
  • While the chicken cooks - In a large bowl mix your sauce ingredients. Set aside about 1/4 cup of the sauce.
  • Once the oil has dripped off the chicken add to the large sauce bowl and toss/mix until fully coated.
  • Add more avocado oil to the pan and bring up to medium-high heat.
  • Add in the snow peas and Brussels sprouts, cooking for about 15 minutes.
  • Add the shredded carrots and seasonings, then cook for another 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the veggies start to soften.
  • While the veggies cook, cook rice according to instructions, add lime juice, and fluff before adding to prep bowls.
  • Assemble the bowls - evenly divide the cooked rice, veggies, chicken, and top with chopped green onions. Drizzle each bowl with the extra sauce and enjoy!

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Notes

  • This recipe can make 4 large meal prep bowls or 5 medium bowls!

Nutrition

Serving: 2.5Cups | Calories: 615kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 1118mg | Potassium: 658mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 5091IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 3mg