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Honey Garlic Chicken recipe
Ethan

Honey Garlic Chicken Meal Prep

Tender and flavorful honey garlic chicken bites paired with steamed broccoli and fluffy quinoa. A wholesome, protein-packed option that's ideal for your weekly meal prep!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 565
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp tablespoons avocado or groundnut oil, divided
  • 4 chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 tbsp kosher salt, divided
  • 1 head broccoli, cut into small florets
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
Honey Garlic Sauce:
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp sriracha sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 rice vinegar
  • 1 sesame oil
To garnish:
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp black and white sesame seeds, or as desire

Method
 

  1. Prepare 2 bowls: one with beaten egg, and another with cornstarch mixed with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  2. Dip the chicken into the beaten egg, then transfer the pieces into the cornstarch and toss to lightly and evenly coat.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer, without overlapping. Cook for about 8–10 minutes, until golden brown on all sides.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients. Pour the sauce over the chicken, toss to coat well, then set aside.
  5. Quickly wipe the skillet with a paper towel and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Preheat the skillet again. Stir fry the broccoli for 2–3 minutes, until it starts to brown. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, then set aside.
  6. Add about 1/2 cup of cooked quinoa to each meal prep bowl. Divide the chicken and broccoli evenly over the quinoa. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and lime wedges.
  7. Refrigerate the bowls for up to 4 days. Serve cold or reheat as desired.

Notes

  • Chicken: I prefer using lean chicken breast, but boneless chicken thighs work just as well. You can also switch the protein to shrimp if you like.
  • Broccoli: Fresh is best if possible, but frozen broccoli will also work. If you don’t like broccoli, feel free to use your favorite veggies like green beans or Brussels sprouts.
  • Oil: Any kind of oil will work fine.
  • Quinoa: Not a fan of quinoa? You can swap it with brown rice.
  • Store: Keep the honey garlic chicken in containers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Spice level: This meal is slightly spicy, but you can reduce the heat by using less sriracha or leaving it out altogether.