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Healthy Teriyaki Chicken Meal Prep Bowls: 5 Easy Dinner Ideas

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A healthy, homemade teriyaki chicken meal prep bowl that offers a balanced sweet-salty glaze, lean protein, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for busy weeks, these bowls are easy to make, store well for up to five days, and provide a nutritious alternative to takeout.

Ingredients

  • Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Low-sodium soy sauce (or Tamari for gluten-free)
  • Fresh ginger, grated
  • Fresh garlic, minced
  • Honey or pure maple syrup
  • Rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • Cornstarch mixed with cold water
  • Broccoli florets
  • Bell peppers, sliced
  • Brown rice or quinoa
  • Green onions, sliced
  • Sesame seeds
  • Cooking oil

Instructions

  1. Cook brown rice or quinoa according to package instructions (approx. 40-45 minutes) and set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Slice chicken breasts into uniform bite-sized cubes.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together low-sodium soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
  4. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat with oil. Add chicken cubes in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  5. In the same pan, add a splash of water and broccoli florets. Cover and steam for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Add bell peppers and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove veggies and set aside with the chicken.
  6. Lower heat to medium. Pour the sauce mixture into the hot pan and simmer for 1 minute. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens (approx. 30 seconds).
  7. Return the chicken and vegetables to the pan. Toss everything in the thickened sauce until coated. Remove from heat.
  8. Divide cooked rice into meal prep containers. Top with the chicken and veggie mixture. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
  9. Let bowls cool completely before sealing to prevent condensation and sogginess.

Notes

Ensure chicken cubes are uniform for even cooking. Do not overcrowd the pan to allow for proper searing. Always mix cornstarch with cold water before adding to hot liquid to avoid clumps. Cool bowls completely before refrigerating to maintain texture. Can be frozen for up to three months.

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