Chicken Bowl Meal Prep: Simple and Delicious

Chicken bowl meal prep makes weeknight dinners easy and satisfying. These bowls are bursting with flavors and textures, offering a healthy, family-friendly option that everyone will love. Plus, you can mix and match ingredients for endless variety!

Chicken Bowl Meal Prep Overview

What is a Chicken Bowl Meal Prep?

A chicken bowl meal prep centers around tender marinated chicken paired with vibrant veggies and grains. It’s a customizable dish where each bowl reflects your taste preferences, making it a perfect meal prep choice. You can prepare several variations at once, ensuring flavorful meals ready to go throughout the week.

Benefits of Meal Prepping Chicken Bowls

Meal prepping chicken bowls saves you time and effort during busy weekdays. These bowls are healthy, packed with nutrients, and can be easily tailored to fit different dietary needs. They are also great for portion control and can help prevent food waste. Enjoy the satisfaction of a delicious home-cooked meal by investing just a bit of time upfront!

Ingredients for Chicken Bowls

Chicken Marinade Ingredients

• 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
• 1 cup Kikkoman® Soy Sauce
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1½ tablespoons Kikkoman® Sesame Oil
• 4 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoons chopped ginger
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Roasted Vegetables Ingredients

• 2 cups thinly sliced cabbage
• 2 cups green beans, cut in half
• 2 cups chopped mushrooms
• 1 cup snap peas, halved
• 2 cups cubed pineapple
• 2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 4 carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Orange Chicken Bowl Ingredients

• ½ cup cornstarch, plus 1 teaspoon
• 1 cup marinated chicken
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon Kikkoman® Sesame Oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon chopped ginger
• 3 tablespoons Kikkoman® Soy Sauce
• ¾ cup orange juice
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons orange zest
• 1 teaspoon water
• Prepped roasted carrots (for assembly)
• Prepped roasted snow peas (for assembly)
• Cooked white rice, for serving
• ¼ cup chopped green onions

Chicken Broccoli Bowl Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 cup marinated chicken
• ¾ cup chicken marinade
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon water
• Prepped roasted broccoli (for assembly)
• Prepped roasted cabbage (for assembly)
• Cooked white rice, for serving
• Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Bowl Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 cup marinated chicken
• 1 tablespoon Kikkoman® Sesame Oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon chopped ginger
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
• ¼ cup pineapple juice
• ¼ cup Kikkoman® Teriyaki Takumi Original
• Prepped roasted red pepper (for assembly)
• Prepped roasted pineapple (for assembly)
• Cooked brown rice, for serving
• Chopped green onion, for garnish
• Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

Chicken Mushroom and Green Bean Bowl Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 cup marinated chicken
• 1 tablespoon Kikkoman® Sesame Oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon chopped ginger
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 4 tablespoons Kikkoman® Soy Sauce
• Prepped roasted green beans (for assembly)
• Prepped roasted mushrooms (for assembly)
• Cooked brown rice, for serving
• ¼ cup chopped green onion

Preparation Steps

Marinating the Chicken

Start by preheating your oven to 425°F (220°C). Cut the chicken into cubes and place them in a bowl. In another bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and black pepper. Pour this marinade over the chicken, cover, and refrigerate for at least one hour to enhance the flavors.

Roasting the Vegetables

Next, arrange the sliced vegetables and pineapple on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes until they are crisp-tender. Set them aside while you prepare the chicken dishes.

Cooking Each Chicken Bowl Variation

For each bowl variation, remove the marinated chicken from the marinade. Cook the chicken in a preheated wok with oil until it turns golden brown. Prepare the sauce for each specific bowl, adding the cooked chicken back in and simmering until heated through. Don’t forget to add those delicious roasted vegetables!

Assembling the Chicken Bowls

Serve each delicious chicken bowl over the appropriate rice, alongside the corresponding roasted vegetables and garnishes. Top with sesame seeds or green onions as desired. Each bowl is not only a feast for the eyes but also a flavorful delight that will make your mealtime special.

Tips for Perfect Chicken Bowls

Customizing Your Roasted Vegetables

Feel free to customize your roasted vegetables based on what you have on hand or what you love! Favorites like zucchini, asparagus, or cauliflower work beautifully. This flexibility allows you to keep things interesting throughout the week.

Storing Leftovers

To store any leftovers, place your chicken bowls in airtight containers. They’ll keep in the refrigerator for up to three days, making it easy to grab a nutritious meal on the go. Reheat in the microwave for a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner!

FAQs

Related Recipes to try

• Chicken Shawarma
• Honey Sesame Chicken
• Creamy Garlic Chicken
• Sheet Pan Chicken
• Turkey Taco Meal Prep

Conclusion

Chicken bowl meal prep is a delightful, practical way to enjoy healthy meals throughout the week. Spice it up with flavorful sauces and fresh veggies, and you’ll have a variety that never gets boring. For more meal inspiration, feel free to explore my collection on Pinterest where I share countless ideas and tips to make meal prep even easier.

Chicken Bowl Meal Prep: Simple and Delicious

This Chicken Bowl Meal Prep is a simple and delicious way to enjoy a variety of flavors with marinated chicken and roasted vegetables.

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Prep Time 1 hour hr

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American, Asian

Servings 2 servings

Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

• oven
• baking pan
• wok
• mixing bowl

Ingredients

  

Chicken Marinade

• 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
• 1 cup Kikkoman® Soy Sauce
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1½ tablespoons Kikkoman® Sesame Oil
• 4 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoons chopped ginger
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Roasted Vegetables

• 2 cups thinly sliced cabbage
• 2 cups green beans, cut in half
• 2 cups chopped mushrooms
• 1 cup snap peas, halved
• 2 cups cubed pineapple
• 2 red bell peppers thinly sliced
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 4 carrots peeled and sliced diagonally
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Orange Chicken Bowl

• ½ cup cornstarch
• 1 cup marinated chicken
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon Kikkoman® Sesame Oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon chopped ginger
• 3 tablespoons Kikkoman® Soy Sauce
• ¾ cup orange juice
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons orange zest
• 1 teaspoon water
• Prepped roasted carrots for assembly
• Prepped roasted snow peas for assembly
• Cooked white rice for serving
• ¼ cup chopped green onions

Chicken Broccoli Bowl

• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 cup marinated chicken
• ¾ cup chicken marinade
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon water
• Prepped roasted broccoli for assembly
• Prepped roasted cabbage for assembly
• Cooked white rice for serving
• Toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Bowl

• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 cup marinated chicken
• 1 tablespoon Kikkoman® Sesame Oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon chopped ginger
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes to taste
• ¼ cup pineapple juice
• ¼ cup Kikkoman® Teriyaki Takumi Original
• Prepped roasted red pepper for assembly
• Prepped roasted pineapple for assembly
• Cooked brown rice for serving
• Chopped green onion for garnish
• Toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Chicken Mushroom and Green Bean Bowl

• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 cup marinated chicken
• 1 tablespoon Kikkoman® Sesame Oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon chopped ginger
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 4 tablespoons Kikkoman® Soy Sauce
• Prepped roasted green beans for assembly
• Prepped roasted mushrooms for assembly
• Cooked brown rice for serving
• ¼ cup chopped green onion

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C), cut chicken into cubes, and place in a bowl.
• Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and black pepper in a bowl, whisk, and pour over the chicken to marinate for at least 1 hour.
• Arrange vegetables and pineapple on a baking pan, drizzle with olive oil, season, and bake for 15-20 minutes until crisp-tender.
• Remove marinated chicken from the marinade, cook in a wok with oil until browned, then prepare the sauce for each bowl and simmer.
• Serve each bowl over rice with the corresponding roasted vegetables and garnishes.

Notes

Marinate chicken for at least 1 hour for optimal flavor. Roasted vegetables can be customized based on preference. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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