A simple meal prep idea that's easy on the budget, light on the macros but can pack one hell of a punch of flavour. The fun doesn't stop there - with such a basic recipe, it can be yours to experiment with. Here's a few ideas to change it up...

 

Change the sauce - to teriyaki, sweet chilli, peanut satay or honey mustard.

 

Change the carbs - to brown rice & quinoa, wild rice or noodles.

 

Change the veggies - to capsicum, boy choy, carrots, sprouts or cabbage.

 

Macros per serve // serves 4

495 Cals, 41g protein, 69g carbs, 6g fats.

 

Ingredients

 

Honey Sesame Sauce

- 60ml chicken stock or water

- 4 tbsp soy sauce

- 4 tbsp honey

- 1 tbsp sesame oil

- 1/2 tsp red chilli flakes

- 1tsp cornstarch

 

Chicken Bowl

- 520g basmati rice, cooked

- 1 tbsp olive oil

- 3 cups broccoli, chopped

- 3 cups snap peas

- 520g chicken breast, raw

- salt & pepper

- sesame seeds, to garnish

 

Method 

 

Shake together all sauce ingredients, set aside.

Heat olive oil in large pan and cook broccoli & snap pears for 5 minutes until bright and green. Remove greens from pan.

Add more oil if needed and cook chicken for 7 minutes, or until cooked through. Add in sauce for 2 minutes until it thickens.

Evenly divide rice, greens & chicken into 4 containers. Garnish with sesame seeds.