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Honey Garlic Chicken Meal Prep

Honey Garlic Chicken Meal Prep
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Honey Garlic Chicken Meal Prep is a flavorful, healthy, and easy-to-make recipe perfect for busy weekdays. It combines tender boneless, skinless chicken with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, enhanced by simple ingredients like soy sauce, garlic, and vinegar. This versatile dish is customizable to suit various dietary preferences, ideal for meal prepping lunches or dinners that stay delicious throughout the week.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or sesame oil

Optional Ingredients

  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup vegetables like broccoli florets or sliced bell peppers
  • Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and vinegar until well combined. This mixture will serve as the flavorful base that coats the chicken in a sticky, delicious glaze.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: Place your chicken pieces in a shallow dish or ziplock bag. Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring every piece is well-coated. Ideally, let it marinate for 30 minutes or up to overnight in the refrigerator to develop deeper flavor.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil or sesame oil. Sear the chicken on each side until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side depending on thickness. Pour leftover marinade into the pan and simmer for a couple of minutes until it thickens into a luscious sauce coating the chicken.
  4. Add Vegetables (Optional): If using vegetables, add broccoli florets, bell peppers, or snap peas to the skillet when the chicken is nearly done. Stir-fry together until vegetables reach a tender-crisp texture for a complete meal.
  5. Portion for Meal Prep: Divide the cooked chicken and vegetables evenly into meal prep containers. Serve alongside your choice of steamed rice, quinoa, or noodles for balanced, ready-to-eat meals throughout the week.

Notes

  • Use fresh garlic cloves instead of garlic powder for more robust flavor and aroma.
  • Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure crispy, caramelized chicken; cook in batches if necessary.
  • Let the chicken rest a few minutes after cooking to retain juiciness.
  • Simmer marinade longer if you prefer a thicker, richer sauce glaze.
  • Store sauce and chicken separately if you want to control sauciness when reheating.

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