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Honey Sesame Chicken Lunch Bowls

Honey Sesame Chicken Lunch Bowls for Flavor-Packed Meal Prep

Delicious Honey Sesame Chicken Lunch Bowls packed with flavor for meal prep.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast Cubed
For the Rice Base
  • 2 cups Rice Or quinoa for lower-carb option
For the Veggies
  • 2 cups Broccoli Chopped
  • 1 cup Snap Peas
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Stock
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce (Reduced Sodium) Use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup Honey Or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Use arrowroot for gluten-free alternative
  • Sesame Seeds For garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For sautéing

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • medium bowl
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together chicken stock, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch until well combined. Set aside.
  2. Begin cooking your rice according to package instructions, usually around 15–20 minutes. Prepare meal prep containers with rice.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and snap peas, sauté for 5–7 minutes until tender-crisp.
  4. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Cook cubed chicken seasoned with salt and pepper for 7–10 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and simmer for 2 minutes until thickened.
  6. Spoon chicken mixture over rice and veggies in containers. Drizzle with remaining sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.

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