Recipe MP-BCSF dinnerone-panbudgetchicken

Budget Chicken Stir-Fry Meal Prep

Name: Budget Chicken Stir-Fry Meal Prep
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 bag (16 oz) frozen stir-fry vegetables; 3 cups cooked jasmine rice; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 tsp sesame oil; 1 tsp cornstarch; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (or 1/2 tsp ground); 1 tbsp vegetable oil; Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish

Feed yourself for under $2 per meal with this simple chicken stir-fry. Jasmine rice, crisp veggies, and a savory soy-ginger sauce.

Prep 15m

Cook 15m

Total 30m

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Five meal prep containers with golden chicken stir-fry over white jasmine rice with colorful vegetables and sesame seed garnish

Ingredients

Servings:

2 lbs chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 bag (16 oz) frozen stir-fry vegetables

3 cups cooked jasmine rice

3 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp honey

1 tbsp rice vinegar

2 tsp sesame oil

1 tsp cornstarch

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (or 1/2 tsp ground)

1 tbsp vegetable oil

Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish

Storage & Reheat

Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Frozen stir-fry veggies are cheaper and just as nutritious as fresh for this recipe.

Buy chicken thighs on sale for even more savings — they work great here.

Microwave for 2 minutes. Sprinkle a few drops of water on the rice before reheating to restore moisture.

Execution Protocol

Step 1

Cook jasmine rice according to package directions. Set aside.

Step 2

Mix sauce: whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, garlic, and ginger.

Step 3

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until smoking.

Step 4

Add chicken pieces in a single layer. Don't stir for 2 minutes to get a good sear. Then stir and cook until browned (5-6 minutes total). Remove chicken.

Step 5

Add frozen vegetables to the hot pan. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until heated through and slightly charred.

Step 6

Return chicken to the pan. Pour sauce over everything and toss for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats evenly.

Step 7

Divide rice and stir-fry into 5 containers. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

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