Description
A quick and healthy meal prep recipe featuring tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a savory sauce. Perfect for busy days, this dish is made in one pot for easy cleanup!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 cup snap peas
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (mixed with 2 tbsp water for thickening)
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa (for serving)
Instructions
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Cook the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add diced chicken, season with garlic powder and ground ginger, and cook until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
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Cook the Vegetables:
- In the same pan, add more oil if needed and toss in the broccoli, bell pepper, carrot, and snap peas. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until tender but still crisp.
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Make the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, and cornstarch slurry.
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Combine and Simmer:
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan, pour in the sauce, and stir to coat everything evenly.
- Cook for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
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Assemble Meal Prep:
- Divide cooked rice or quinoa into meal prep containers and top with the stir-fry mixture.
Notes
- Swap chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Add crushed red pepper for some heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Keywords: Easy Meal Prep, One-Pot Recipe, Chicken Stir-Fry, Healthy Meal Prep, Quick Dinner Idea