Honey Mustard Chicken Meal Prep Bowl
Indulge in the delightful flavors of the Honey Mustard Chicken Meal Prep Bowl, a perfect balance of savory and sweet that’s both nutritious and satisfying. This quick and easy meal can be prepared in just 35 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep for the week ahead. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a tangy honey mustard sauce, complemented by vibrant veggies and fluffy rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 3
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet, Oven
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 g chicken breast
- 2 tbsp whole grain mustard
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook the rice: Combine water and a pinch of salt in a pot. Bring to a boil, add rice, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until fluffy.
- Roast the tomatoes: Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper; roast for 10–12 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown on all sides.
- Make the honey mustard sauce: Stir in honey, mustard, soy sauce, and lemon juice into the skillet; cook until thickened.
- Add veggies: Toss sliced bell pepper into the skillet; cook for an additional two minutes until soft.
- Assemble your bowl: Serve chicken and peppers over baby spinach leaves alongside roasted cherry tomatoes and fluffy rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg