Honey Chicken Meal Prep. Low Calories and packed with protein.

Indulge in the perfect harmony of savoury and sweet with our delectable Honey Chicken Meal Prep. Crafted to tantalize your taste buds while keeping your health goals in check, this dish offers a mouthwatering blend of tender, juicy chicken breast glazed with a delightful honey-infused sauce.

With a focus on nutrition, this honey chicken is designed to be low in calories and high in protein, making it an ideal choice for those looking to fuel their bodies with wholesome goodness. Packed with lean, protein-rich chicken thigh, this meal provides the essential nutrients your body needs to thrive, supporting muscle growth and repair.

Honey Chicken Meal Prep

4.34000 from 6 votes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Calories: 554kcal
Servings: 5 People

Ingredients

Chicken & Seasoning

  • 15 ml Peanut Oil
  • 1 kg Chicken Thigh, Boneless & Skinless Diced
  • 4 g Onion Powder
  • 4 Garlic Cloves Grated

Honey Sauce

  • 70 g Honey
  • 50 g Sriracha Sauce
  • 22.5 ml Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 10 ml Sesame Oil

Cous Cous

  • 320 ml Low Sodium Chicken Stock or Water
  • 280 g Dry Cous Cous
  • 2 Garlic Cloves Grated
  • 1 Spring Onion (Scallion) Sliced

Stir Fried Veggies & Garnishes

  • 10 ml Peanut Oil
  • 4 Baby Bok Choy Chopped & Washed
  • 12 g Black & White Sesame Seeds

Method

  • Bring the chicken stock and garlic to a boil in a saucepan. Add the cous cous, stir to combine, then put a lid on and steam for 10 minutes until the cous cous has absorbed all the stock. Remove the lid, fluff the cous cous with a fork to separate the grains, then mix through the spring onion and check the seasoning.
  • In a bowl, add the chicken thigh, onion powder, garlic, and seasoning to taste, and mix well to combine. In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey, sriracha sauce, apple cider vinegar, and sesame oil.
  • Place a large pan over medium-high heat, add the peanut oil, and sear the chicken for 10 minutes. Add the honey sauce and cook for 2 minutes to reduce it down into a glaze that coats the chicken well. Stir through the sesame seeds, check the seasoning, and remove from the heat.
  • Place a clean pan or wok over medium-high heat, add the peanut oil, baby bok choy, and pak choy, and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until slightly charred and al dente. Season to taste, mix well, and remove from the heat.
  • Serve in meal prep containers, evenly distributing each element between the 5 containers.
Chef's Tips
Sear the chicken fully before adding the honey sauce. Honey caramelises fast over high heat, so if the sauce goes in too early, it'll catch and burn while the chicken's still raw in the middle.
Keep the lid on the cous cous for the full 10 minutes. Lifting it early lets steam escape and the grains won't fully absorb the stock, leaving it dry and undercooked in patches.
Cook the bok choy and pak choy separately, hard and fast. A quick char at high heat keeps them crunchy, which is the contrast that makes the dish work against the soft cous cous and sticky chicken.
Storage & Reheating
Store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently with a splash of water or stock stirred through the cous cous, since it dries out and clumps in the fridge and needs the moisture back to loosen up properly.
The bok choy and pak choy will soften a bit on reheat; that's unavoidable with reheated stir-fried veg, but a quick reheat rather than a long one keeps as much bite as possible. This one can be frozen for up to 2 months too, though the cous cous will lose a little of its texture after thawing.
Serving 400gCalories 554kcalCarbohydrates 55.8gProtein 46gFat 11.7gSaturated Fat 2.1gPolyunsaturated Fat 8gMonounsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 146mgSodium 331.4mgPotassium 882mgFiber 3.1gSugar 14gVitamin A 109.7IUVitamin C 3.76mgCalcium 36.9mgIron 1.8mg

The above nutrition guide is based on daily averages and is calculated for a single portion.Ā 

Recipe Notes

Storage Instructions

This honey chicken will last up to three days in the fridge and three months in the freezer, stored in airtight meal prep containers.Ā 

Reheating Instructions

To reheat, place it in a microwave and heat it in bursts until hot throughout. Alternatively, heat it in a pan over medium heat.Ā 

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