Honey Sesame Chicken Meal Prep Bowls : Sweet, Savory & Perfect for Clean Eating
These Honey Sesame Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are the ultimate balance of comfort and clean eating. Crispy, golden chicken bites coated in a sticky-sweet sesame glaze sit atop fluffy lime rice and vibrant sautéed veggies. It’s a full-flavored, nutrient-packed meal that stays fresh all week long—perfect for powering through busy days with zero compromise on taste.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 6 1x
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized cubes
1/2 cup cornstarch
Salt & pepper to taste
2 tbsp avocado or vegetable oil (for pan-frying)
Honey Sesame Sauce:
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh grated ginger
1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
1 tbsp sesame seeds
Veggies & Rice:
1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
Zest and juice of 1 lime
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup snow peas
1 cup shredded carrots
2 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
Instructions
Cook rice according to package. Fluff with lime zest and juice; set aside.
Toss chicken with cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Pan-fry in hot oil until golden and crispy.
In a small pot, combine sauce ingredients (except slurry) and bring to a simmer. Stir in slurry and cook until thickened. Add sesame seeds.
Toss cooked chicken in the sauce until coated.
Sauté Brussels sprouts, snow peas, and carrots in olive oil for 5–6 minutes until tender-crisp.
Assemble bowls with rice, veggies, and saucy chicken. Garnish with extra sesame seeds or green onions.
Nutrition
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 35g