Description
Prepare delicious and healthy chicken rice bowls for your week with this easy 5-day meal prep recipe. Enjoy flavorful and protein-packed lunches or dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Optional: chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute more.
- Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add rice, salt, and pepper.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is cooked through and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil.
- Divide the chicken and rice mixture evenly into 5 meal prep containers.
- Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired.
- Refrigerate for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of soy sauce and sesame oil to your liking.
- You can add other vegetables to the rice, such as broccoli, carrots, or peas.
- For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Ensure chicken is cooked to a safe internal temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired