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Flavorful Teriyaki Chicken Meal Prep Boxes with Jasmine Rice

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A quick and easy meal prep recipe featuring tender chicken thighs glazed in homemade teriyaki sauce, served with fragrant jasmine rice and crisp vegetables. Perfect for busy days and keeps well for up to 4 days.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup sliced bell peppers (red or yellow)
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water
  • Sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • Sliced green onions (for garnish)
  • Optional chili flakes (for heat)

Instructions

  1. Rinse 2 cups of jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice with 2 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let steam, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Set aside. Mix cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl to create a slurry.
  3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil, then cook chicken thighs seasoned with salt and pepper for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and let rest before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
  4. In the same skillet, add more oil if needed. Stir-fry broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
  5. Return sliced chicken to the skillet with vegetables. Pour teriyaki sauce over and add cornstarch slurry. Stir continuously until sauce thickens and coats chicken and veggies evenly.
  6. Portion jasmine rice evenly into 4 meal prep containers. Top with teriyaki chicken and vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Let cool before sealing and refrigerating.

Notes

Avoid overcrowding the pan when cooking chicken to get a nice sear. If sauce thickens too much, add a splash of water to loosen it. Let chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy. Add cornstarch slurry slowly and stir constantly to avoid lumps. Sauce can be made ahead and stored separately.

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Keywords: teriyaki chicken, meal prep, jasmine rice, healthy recipe, easy dinner, chicken thighs, homemade teriyaki sauce

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