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Chicken and Rice Dinner Meal Prep Bowls


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  • Author: Emma Carter
  • Total Time: 50
  • Yield: 5 servings

Description

Effortless weeknight meals with tender chicken, fluffy rice, steamed broccoli, and a sticky-sweet-spicy sauce, portioned into five ready-to-serve bowls. Perfect for meal prepping and enjoying fresh, balanced dinners all week.


Ingredients

2 cups uncooked rice
2 small heads broccoli, chopped
3 large chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon oregano
Sticky Sauce:
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup rice vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons sriracha
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons arrowroot powder mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Spicy Mayo:
1/2 cup mayo
1 tablespoon sriracha
2-3 tablespoons water
Sesame seeds, for topping


Instructions

Cook rice according to package directions.
Steam chopped broccoli until fork-tender.
Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, chili powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, and oregano.
Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Air fry seasoned chicken in a single layer for 12 minutes.
In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, sriracha, sesame oil, and ginger. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened. Add arrowroot slurry and cook 2 more minutes.
Whisk mayo, sriracha, and water to make spicy mayo.
Divide rice, broccoli, and chicken into 5 meal prep bowls. Drizzle sticky sauce over each, top with spicy mayo, and sprinkle sesame seeds.

Notes

Store prepped ingredients separately for up to 3 days. Reheating tips: Microwave 2-3 minutes or oven at 350°F for 15 minutes.
Optional: Add green onions or cilantro for freshness.
Nutrition facts per serving with all components included.

  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 35
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Air Frying, Stovetop Cooking
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired American