Chicken Rice Meal Prep
Chicken Rice Meal Prep combines lemon garlic chicken, sesame rice, and fresh cucumber.
Ingredients
For the Rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
For the Chicken
- 1.25 pounds boneless chicken thighs
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup honey, or agave
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 garlic cloves minced
For Serving
- 1 English cucumber thinly sliced
- Additional sesame seeds
- Sesame oil for drizzling
- Fresh herbs optional
- Lemon wedges optional
Instructions
- Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan.
- Add jasmine rice and kosher salt.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes until the water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and stir in sesame seeds and sesame oil.
- Allow the rice to cool while preparing the chicken.
- Season the chicken thighs generously with kosher salt and black pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and minced garlic.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken and coat evenly.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken thighs for 7–9 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate, cover loosely, and rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice the chicken into strips.
- Divide the sesame rice evenly among four meal prep containers.
- Top each container with sliced chicken and cucumber.
- Garnish with extra sesame seeds, fresh herbs, and lemon wedges if desired.
- Drizzle lightly with sesame oil before serving.
Notes
- Chicken breasts can be substituted for chicken thighs.
- Fresh cilantro, parsley, or green onions make excellent garnishes.
- Add avocado for healthy fats and extra creaminess.
- These bowls are delicious warm or cold.