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Honey Sesame Chicken Lunch Bowls

Delicious Honey Sesame Chicken Lunch Bowls for Meal Prep Fun

Enjoy a vibrant and healthy Honey Sesame Chicken Lunch Bowls recipe that’s perfect for meal prep and packed with flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 0.25 cup chicken stock or water adds moisture and flavor to the sauce
  • 0.25 cup reduced sodium soy sauce provides savory umami kick
  • 0.25 cup honey (or maple syrup) can substitute with maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil offers rich, nutty flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust according to spice tolerance
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch acts as a thickener for the sauce
For the Bowls
  • 0.75 cup rice (uncooked) use brown rice for extra fiber
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided) for sautéing
  • 3 cups broccoli chopped into small pieces
  • 3 cups snap peas ends trimmed
  • 2 large chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • sesame seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • large pan
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Make the Honey Sesame Sauce by whisking together chicken stock or water, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch until smooth.
  2. Cook the rice according to package instructions and divide it among storage containers.
  3. Sauté chopped broccoli and snap peas in 1 tablespoon olive oil for 5 to 7 minutes; transfer to rice containers.
  4. Cook cubed chicken in the same pan with the remaining olive oil, seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes until cooked through.
  5. Combine chicken with the sauce in the pan and simmer for about 2 minutes.
  6. Assemble the lunch bowls by layering chicken on top of rice and veggies; drizzle extra sauce and sprinkle sesame seeds.
  7. Seal and store in the fridge for up to 4 days; reheat before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

These Honey Sesame Chicken Lunch Bowls can be stored safely for up to four days and serve as a perfect meal prep option.

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