Introduction:

Crafted for those bustling days, our Lemon Chicken Meal Prep delivers five nourishing, Asian-inspired meals ready in under 35 minutes. With diced chicken thighs in a sweet-savory lemon glaze, fluffy basmati rice, and crisp-tender broccoli alongside green beans, each bite brings vibrant flavors and balanced nutrition.

Ingredients

Lemon Chicken & Vegetables:
🫒 2 1/2 Tbsp Olive Oil 50ml divided
🥦 2 Large Heads of Broccoli florets & stems trimmed
🌿 250g Green Beans top & tailed
🍗 1kg Chicken Thigh boneless & skinless diced
🍗 1/2 Cup Chicken Stock 125ml
🧄 3 Garlic Cloves minced
🍋 2 Lemons juiced
🍯 1/3 Cup Honey 80g
🧅 1 tsp Onion Powder 2.5g
🥢 1 1/2 Tbsp Soy Sauce 30ml
🥄 2 tsp Sesame Oil 10ml
🌽 1 1/2 Tbsp Corn Flour Cornstarch 12g
🧂 Sea Salt Flakes
🌶️ Cracked Black Pepper
💧 80ml Water for steaming vegetables
⚪ 5g White Sesame Seeds optional
⚫ 5g Black Sesame Seeds optional

Basmati Rice:
🍚 350g Basmati Rice washed
💧 700ml Cold Water
🧂 Salt

Instructions

1- Prepare Broccoli:

• Remove and trim broccoli florets, chopping stems into bite-sized pieces.

2- Prepare Green Beans:

• Wash and trim green beans. Chop as preferred.

3- Juice Lemons:

• Halve and juice lemons using a citrus juicer.

4- Dice Chicken:

• Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces using KOI Knives on a dedicated cutting board.

5- Make Lemon Chicken Sauce:

• Combine chicken stock, minced garlic, lemon juice, honey, onion powder, soy sauce, sesame oil, and corn flour in a mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper.

6- Cook Basmati Rice:

• In a stainless steel saucepan over high heat, combine rice, cold water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered on low for 14 minutes. Rest off heat for 4 minutes before fluffing.

7- Cook Vegetables:

• In a large pan, heat 30ml olive oil. Sauté broccoli with a pinch of salt for 3-4 minutes. Add green beans and sauté for 3 more minutes. Steam with water and cover for 2 minutes. Season with pepper.

8- Cook Lemon Chicken:

• In the same pan, add 20ml olive oil and cook chicken with salt for 10 minutes, stirring. Add lemon sauce, cook until thickened. Optionally, include sesame seeds.

9- Assemble Meal Prep:

• Divide rice, vegetables, and chicken into Luvele Meal Prep Containers. Garnish with sesame seeds.

10- Storage:
- Seal with lids and refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for 4 months. Use a Luvele vacuum pump for extended freshness.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 5
Calories per Serving: 855

• Protein: 45 g
• Carbs: 87 g
• Fat: 39 g
• Fiber: 7 g

Equipment: KOI Knives, Wooden Cutting Boards, Manual Citrus Juicer, Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls, Microplane/Grater, Metal Whisk, Stainless Steel Saucepan with Glass Lid, Gas Stove Top, Stainless Steel Pan/Skillet with Lid, White Silicone Spatula, Metal Strainer, Luvele Meal Prep Containers, Luvele Vacuum Seal Pump

Cooking Tips:

• Peel broccoli stems for added flavor.
• Stir rice initially, then let it cook undisturbed.
• Microwave honey briefly to dissolve easily.

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Lemon Chicken Meal Prep