Honey Garlic Chicken Meal Prep Recipe
This Honey Garlic Chicken Meal Prep is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and fluffy quinoa, all coated in a sweet and spicy honey garlic sauce. Perfect for meal prepping ahead of a busy week!
- Author: Rita
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop, Oven
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Vegan
For the Chicken:
- 4 tbsp avocado or groundnut oil, divided
- 8 chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch pieces
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 4 tbsp cornstarch
- 2½ tsp kosher salt, divided
For the Vegetables and Quinoa:
- 2 heads broccoli, cut into small florets
- 4 cups cooked quinoa
For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
- 4 tbsp honey
- 6 tbsp sriracha sauce
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2–3 tsp black and white sesame seeds
- Toss chicken with eggs, cornstarch, and 2 tsp salt: In a bowl, combine the diced chicken with beaten eggs, cornstarch, and 2 tsp of kosher salt, ensuring the chicken is well coated.
- Sauté chicken in two batches: Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a pan and cook the chicken in two batches until golden and cooked through.
- Cook broccoli: In the same pan, sauté or roast the broccoli until tender-crisp, seasoning with the remaining salt.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small saucepan, whisk together honey, sriracha sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Simmer the sauce for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine and assemble: Toss the cooked chicken in the sauce, then layer it with broccoli and quinoa in meal prep containers.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish each portion with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of black and white sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- This meal prep dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Adjust the level of sriracha sauce to suit your spice preference.
- Feel free to customize this recipe with your favorite vegetables or grains.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 1120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Honey Garlic Chicken, Meal Prep, Chicken Meal Prep, Asian Chicken Recipe