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Korean Chicken Meal Prep Bowls
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Korean Inspired Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

These Korean Inspired Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are a healthy make ahead lunch idea made up of chicken thighs, sesame coleslaw and jasmine rice!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Servings: 4 bowls
Calories: 520kcal
Author: Taylor Stinson

Ingredients

Chicken marinade

  • 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Sesame slaw

  • 1 bag coleslaw mix
  • 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp powdered ginger

Rice

  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1 tsp butter
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  • Preheat grill to high heat, or preheat oven to 425 F. In a large bowl, mix chicken marinade ingredients together. Add chicken thighs and marinate 10-15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook jasmine rice according to package directions. Mix together ingredients for sesame slaw dressing, then set aside.
  • Add chicken to grill or frying pan. Cook on grill for 7 minutes, then flip and cook another 5 minutes depending on how large the thighs are. If using the oven method, bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 20 minutes or until chicken reaches 165 F in thickest part of thigh.
  • Add two chicken thighs to each meal prep bowl. Toss coleslaw with dressing then add slaw and rice to each bowl. Serve and enjoy - leftovers stay good in the fridge up to 4-5 days.

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Notes

Use any cut of chicken of your choice, just keep in mind the cooking times will vary.
If it’s the summer, feel free to grill the chicken instead of baking it in the oven!
Store your meal prep bowls in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can serve them cold or reheat the chicken and rice separately in the microwave for 2 minutes.
Freeze the chicken raw in the marinade or fully cooked for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge then cook or reheat as normal.
Recipe adapted from Canadian Living.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 491mg | Potassium: 813mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 164IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 3mg