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Meal Prep Chicken and Broccoli - Simple, Flavorful, and Ready for the Week

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken: 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs for extra juiciness)
  • Broccoli: 6 cups broccoli florets (about 2 large heads)
  • Oil: 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
  • Ginger: 1 tablespoon fresh, grated (optional but recommended)
  • Soy sauce or tamari: 1/3 cup (use low-sodium to control salt)
  • Honey or maple syrup: 1–2 tablespoons, to taste
  • Rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar: 1 tablespoon
  • Sesame oil: 1 teaspoon
  • Cornstarch: 2 teaspoons (for thickening)
  • Water or chicken broth: 1/2 cup
  • Salt and pepper: To taste
  • Optional add-ins: Red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, sliced green onions, lemon or lime wedges
  • Optional base for serving: Cooked rice, quinoa, cauliflower rice, or noodles

Method
 

  1. Prep the chicken: Pat chicken dry and cut into bite-size pieces. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  2. Blanch the broccoli: Boil a pot of water, add broccoli for 1–2 minutes until bright green, then drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  3. Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, honey, vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water/broth. Stir in garlic and ginger.
  4. Sear the chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add chicken in a single layer and cook 5–7 minutes, stirring once or twice, until browned and cooked through.
  5. Add the sauce: Reduce heat to medium. Pour in the sauce and stir. Simmer 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened and glossy.
  6. Toss in broccoli: Add broccoli to the skillet and fold gently to coat. Cook 1–2 minutes more to warm through. Adjust salt, pepper, and sweetness as needed.
  7. Portion: Divide into 4–6 meal prep containers. Add your chosen base (rice, quinoa, etc.) if using. Top with sesame seeds and green onions.
  8. Cool and store: Let containers cool uncovered for 15–20 minutes before sealing and refrigerating.