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Meal prep sweet and sour chicken in a bowl with jasmine rice

Meal Prep Sweet And Sour Chicken: Quick, Flavorful, and Perfect for Busy Weeks


  • Author: Cindy
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings

Description

A quick and flavorful high-protein meal prep recipe made with sweet chili chicken, garlic, red bell pepper, and jasmine rice. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for weekday lunches or dinner prep.


Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 oz each)

1 teaspoon olive oil

1/2 cup sweet chili sauce

1 red bell pepper, diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon everything bagel-style seasoning

Cooked jasmine rice (for serving)


Instructions

1. Heat a sauté pan over high heat.

2. Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

3. Add olive oil to the hot pan, then stir in the garlic and diced red bell pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

4. Add the chicken to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned.

5. Pour in the sweet chili sauce and continue cooking until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temp of 165°F) and the sauce thickens and slightly caramelizes.

6. Serve over cooked jasmine rice and sprinkle with the seasoning.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a handful of pineapple chunks during the last 2 minutes of cooking.

Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Use brown rice or cauliflower rice for variation.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Meal Prep Recipes
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired