Honey Lemon Chicken Bowls (Meal Prep)
Honey Lemon Chicken Bowls provide 45g protein and 661 calories per serving—a complete meal that checks protein, carbs, and fat in one container. Quick-preps 6 servings on the stovetop with no secondary dishes needed, maximizing your meal prep efficiency on prep day.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Asparagus(454g)
- •Broccoli(480g)
- •Kosher salt and freshly-cracked black pepper
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(907g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Rice, White, Long-Grain(1440g)
- •Optional Garnishes: Toasted Sesame Seeds, Lemon Slices/Wedges
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(60g)
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(60g)
- •Honey(60g)
- •Cornstarch(15g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(15g)
- •Sesame Oil, Toasted(5g)
- •Ginger, Ground
- •Garlic(120g)
Instructions
- 1Heat 1 tablespoon oil (or butter) in a large sauté pan or wok over high heat. Add the asparagus and broccoli, and season with salt and pepper. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Transfer the asparagus and broccoli to a clean plate, and return the pan to the heat.
- 2Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil (or butter) to the pan, along with the chicken. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Sauté for 5-6 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink on the inside. Stir in the honey lemon sauce until the chicken is evenly coated, and cook for 1 minute or until the sauce comes to a simmer and thickens. Remove pan from heat.
- 3Portion the rice, vegetables and chicken evenly between 6 food storage containers. Top with your desired garnishes. Then serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- 4Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl or mason jar until combined.
Nutrition — Per Serving
661
calories
45g
protein
11g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 95g
- Saturated fat
- 1.9g
- Sodium
- 203 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 4.9g
6 servings per batch · ~608g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Honey Lemon Chicken Bowls (Meal Prep) have per serving?
Each serving provides 45g of protein with 661 calories, 11g fat, and 95g carbs. The high carbohydrate load makes this one of the most carb-forward chicken bowls on the app.
How long does Honey Lemon Chicken Bowls (Meal Prep) take to prep?
Quick prep time with 6 servings per batch on the stovetop means you can meal prep an entire week's worth of balanced lunch bowls in one cooking session.
Is Honey Lemon Chicken Bowls (Meal Prep) good for muscle gain?
At 45g protein and 661 calories with 95g carbs per serving, this recipe is built for muscle-building phases where post-workout glycogen replenishment is critical. The carb-to-protein ratio makes it especially effective for recovery on heavy training days.
