Chicken and Rice Meal-Prep Bowls (3 Sauces)
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Read more about Naptime VillageSimple chicken, rice, and veggies turned into three different flavor profiles using easy homemade sauces.
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Total
45 mins
Calories
480 kcal
Protein
35 g
Carbohydrates
—
Serves
4 bowls
Fat
18 g
Longevity
60/100
Ingredients
- Protein
- Fiber / plants
- Fats
- Flavor / spices
Ingredient notes
Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for quick cooking; thighs work if you prefer richer flavor.
Brown rice or quinoa boosts fiber compared to white rice.
Cut veggies into similar sizes so they cook evenly.
Step-by-step
4 bowls- 1
Step 1
Cook chicken
- Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Action: Season chicken, then cook in a skillet over medium-high 7–10 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Ingredients:
- 2
Step 2
Cook veggies
- Ingredients:
- 3 cups mixed veggies
- Action: Steam or roast veggies until tender-crisp.
- Ingredients:
- 3
Step 3
Prepare sauces
- Ingredients:
- Sauce ingredients
- Action: Whisk each sauce in separate bowls or jars.
- Ingredients:
- 4
Step 4
Assemble bowls
- Ingredients:
- Rice
- Chicken
- Veggies
- Action: Divide rice, chicken, and veggies among 4 containers.
- Ingredients:
- 5
Step 5
Add sauces
- Ingredients:
- Teriyaki
- Cilantro-lime
- Garlic herb sauces
- Action: Drizzle each bowl with desired sauce or keep sauces on the side.
- Ingredients:
- 6
Step 6
Store
- Ingredients:
- Meal prep containers
- Action: Refrigerate up to 4 days; reheat and add sauce just before serving.
- Ingredients:
Step insights
Keeping sauces separate until serving preserves texture and lets you vary flavors through the week.
Equipment
Skillet
Steamer or sheet pan
Meal prep containers
Mixing bowls
Measuring cups
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