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.
Ingredients
Chicken & Seasoning
- 1 Tbsp (20ml) - Peanut Oil
- 1 kg (2.2lbs) - Boneless & Skinless Chicken Thighs, Diced
- 1 tsp (3g) - Onion Powder
- 4 - Garlic Cloves, Grated
Honey Sauce
- 70g (2.4oz) - Honey
- 50g (1.7oz) - Sriracha Sauce
- 30g (1.06oz) - Apple Cider Vinegar
- ½ Tbsp (10ml) - Sesame Oil
Cous Cous
- 1 ½ Cups (320ml) - Low Sodium Chicken Stock or Water
- 1 ½ Cups (280g) - Cous Cous
- 2 - Garlic Cloves, Grated
- 1 - Spring Onion (Scallion), Thinly Sliced
Stir Fried Veggies & Garnishes
- ½ Tbsp (10ml) - Peanut Oil
- 3 - Baby Boy Choy, Chopped & Washed
- 2 - Pak Choy, Chopped & Washed
- 1 ½ Tbsp (14g) - Black & White Sesame Seeds
Instructions
Cous Cous
- In a saucepan, add chicken stock, extra virgin olive oil and garlic. Mix well and bring to a boil. Add cous cous, stir to combine and cover with a lid. Steam for 10 minutes until the cous cous has absorbed the stock. Remove lid and fluff the cous cous with a fork to seperate the grains. Mix through the spring onion (scallion) and check seasoning.
Honey Chicken
- In a bowl, add the chicken thigh, onion powder, minced garlic and seasoning to taste. Mix well to combine.
- In a separate bowl, combine the honey, sriracha sauce, apple cider vinegar and sesame oil. Whisk to combine.
- Place a large pan over medium-high heat. Add in the peanut oil and sear the chicken for 10 minutes. Add in the honey sauce and cook for 2 minutes to reduce the sauce, creating a glaze that will coat the chicken well. Add in the black and white sesame seeds, check seasoning level, mix to combine and remove from the heat.
Stir Fried Veggies
- Place a clean pan or wok over medium-high and add in the peanut oil, baby bok choy and pak choy and stir fry for 4-5 minutes or until the bok and pan choy is slightly charred and aldente. Season to taste. Mix well and remove from the heat.
- Serve in meal prep containers evenly distributing each element of the dish between 5 containers. Dig in.
Nutrition Guide
The above nutrition guide is based on daily averages and is calculated for a single portion.
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.
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.
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