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Orange Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

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Tender chicken coated in a sweet and tangy homemade orange sauce, served with rice and crisp vegetables for a balanced and flavorful meal prep bowl.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 meal prep bowls
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • For the chicken:
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • For the orange sauce:
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • For the bowls:
  • 3 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • 2 cups steamed broccoli
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
  • Optional: sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Toss chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, combine orange juice, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet and toss until fully coated in the sauce.
  6. Divide cooked rice among meal prep containers.
  7. Top each with orange chicken, steamed broccoli, shredded carrots, and sliced bell pepper.
  8. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
  • Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for more heat.
  • Swap rice for quinoa or cauliflower rice for variety.
  • Add snap peas or edamame for extra texture and protein.
  • Add a splash of water before reheating if sauce thickens too much.

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