Name: High Protein Peanut Sauce Chicken Meal Prep Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients: 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup creamy peanut butter; 0.5 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari; 0.25 cup rice vinegar; 0.25 cup honey or maple syrup; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 0.5 cup hot water (or more, to thin); 4 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa; 2 cups shredded carrots; 2 cups chopped red cabbage; 1 cup shelled edamame, cooked; 0.5 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, for garnish

High Protein Peanut Sauce Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

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Make these packable peanut chicken protein bowls for an easy, high protein lunch that stays fresh for meal prep.

Author: purejoyalex
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Total Time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Lunch
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Diet: Low Fat

Ingredients

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1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup creamy peanut butter
0.5 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
0.25 cup rice vinegar
0.25 cup honey or maple syrup
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
0.5 cup hot water (or more, to thin)
4 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
2 cups shredded carrots
2 cups chopped red cabbage
1 cup shelled edamame, cooked
0.5 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, for garnish

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Instructions

Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Set the cooked chicken aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, lime juice, ginger, and garlic until smooth.
Whisk in the hot water, one tablespoon at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. It should be pourable but still thick enough to coat the chicken.
Add the cooked chicken to the peanut sauce and toss to coat completely.
To assemble your healthy lunch bowls, divide the cooked rice or quinoa among four meal prep containers.
Layer the shredded carrots, red cabbage, and edamame over the rice in each container.
Top each container with an equal portion of the peanut sauce chicken.
Seal the containers and refrigerate for up to four days.
Before serving, garnish with fresh cilantro and sesame seeds.

Notes

For the best texture retention during meal prep, keep the sauce slightly thicker when mixing.
If the sauce thickens too much after refrigeration, stir in a teaspoon of warm water before eating.
This recipe is great for hitting protein goals for your spring meal plan.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 650
Sugar: 18
Sodium: 750
Fat: 30
Saturated Fat: 5
Unsaturated Fat: 25
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 55
Fiber: 8
Protein: 45
Cholesterol: 110

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