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Easy Honey Garlic Chicken Broccoli Meal Prep

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This honey garlic chicken and broccoli meal prep is ready in under 30 minutes with simple, everyday ingredients. It’s a balanced, crowd-pleasing dish that solves the problem of eating something genuinely good on a busy week.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2–3 breasts)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 3 cups broccoli florets (about 2 medium heads)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Cooked rice or quinoa (for serving)
  • Sesame seeds and sliced green onions (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Dice chicken into 1-inch cubes, cut broccoli into florets, mince garlic. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, water, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
  2. Coat the chicken: Place diced chicken in a medium bowl. Add cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Toss until each piece is evenly coated.
  3. Sear the chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer (cook in batches if needed). Cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. Roast the broccoli: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss broccoli florets with 1 tablespoon olive oil and ¼ teaspoon salt on a baking sheet. Roast for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway, until edges are browned and stems are tender-crisp.
  5. Make the sauce: Return the skillet to medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the prepared honey garlic sauce. Stir continuously as it comes to a simmer. Let it bubble gently for 2-3 minutes until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  6. Combine everything: Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet. Toss to coat each piece in the sauce. Cook together for 1 minute. Remove from heat and gently toss in the roasted broccoli.
  7. Pack your meal prep containers: Divide cooked rice or quinoa among containers. Top with honey garlic chicken and broccoli mixture. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired. Let cool completely before sealing lids.

Notes

Don’t rush the sear; let the chicken sit to develop a golden crust. Watch the garlic carefully as it burns quickly. Double the sauce if you’re a sauce person. Slightly undercook the broccoli if meal prepping for the week to avoid mushiness. Start the rice first as it takes the longest. Avoid using too much honey as it can become cloyingly sweet.

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