Description
This Easy Honey Garlic Chicken meal prep recipe combines tender chicken thighs or breasts with a flavorful honey garlic sauce. Paired with brown rice, steamed broccoli, and shredded carrots, it’s a healthy and delicious make-ahead lunch or dinner option perfect for busy weekdays.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Sauce
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
Sides and Garnishes
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 2 cups steamed broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- Green onions, for garnish (optional)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk honey, low-sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, olive oil, and ground black pepper together until well combined.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the marinade and toss until evenly coated. Marinate the chicken for at least 15 minutes or up to overnight in the refrigerator to enhance flavor.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces, discarding any excess marinade, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and golden brown.
- Thicken the Sauce (Optional): If a thicker sauce is preferred, stir in the cornstarch slurry mixture into the skillet with the chicken. Simmer for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken well.
- Prepare the Meal Prep Containers: Divide cooked brown rice, steamed broccoli florets, and shredded carrots evenly among 4 meal prep containers.
- Assemble the Meal Prep: Top each container with a portion of the honey garlic chicken. Allow the meals to cool slightly before sealing the containers.
- Store and Serve: Refrigerate the sealed containers for up to 4 days. Reheat before eating and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute brown rice with white rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for different textures and dietary preferences.
- For added heat, add 1 teaspoon of sriracha or red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- This recipe can easily be doubled for larger meal prep batches.
