Sriracha lime chicken bowls - the meal prep manual

Sriracha lime chicken bowls - the meal prep manual

By Zoe Magsaysay
20’ Prep time
40’ Cook time
60’ Total time
498 Calories
5 Serving

Summary

These sriracha lime chicken bowls have less than 500 calories and 41g of protein making them great for if you want to maintain a calorie deficit. they are made up of chicken, sweet potatoes, rice, and broccoli.
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Step by Step

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Step 1

Cook enough rice to yield 2 cups (300g) of cooked rice. 1 cup of dry rice will make between 2-3 cups of rice depending on what kind you use.
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Step 2

Mix the lime juice, sriracha, honey, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together. Whisk to combine.
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Step 3

Preheat your oven to 400 °F (204 °C).
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Step 4

Place the chicken thighs into a large bowl. Cut off any excess fat or skin from the thighs.
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Step 5

Pour roughly ½ of the sauce over the top of the chicken and mix it with the chicken until it is completely coated. Allowing it to marinate for 30 minutes to a couple of hours is best but if you want to just cook it immediately, that will do.
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Step 6

Line a sheet pan with foil and lay the chicken thighs smooth side down on the sheet pan, ensuring enough space between each thigh to promote proper browning.
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Step 7

Cook the chicken for 20-25 minutes then remove from oven and flip. Return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes.
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Step 8

Once finished, remove from the oven and allow it to rest before cutting.
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Step 9

While the chicken is cooking, wash and cut all of your vegetables.
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Step 10

Cut the green onion whites and greens into thin slices, separating them for their use later.
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Step 11

Cut the sweet potato into a medium to large dice, about ½ inch in size.
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Step 12

Add the potatoes to a large bowl and drizzle in 1 tbsp of oil and salt and pepper to your liking. Toss to coat.
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Step 13

Spread the potatoes out on an oiled sheet tray and place into the oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping around the 15 minute mark. I would recommend you place this tray above your chicken so the chicken isn't subjected to the steam from the potatoes.
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Step 14

While the potatoes are cooking, thaw out the broccoli in the microwave. Don't cook it or heat it, just thaw it to take out the chill and drain away any water that is released.
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Step 15

Place the thawed broccoli into a large bowl and add the scallion whites with 1 tbsp of oil and a bit of salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
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Step 16

Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add in the broccoli and scallions. Cook for 3-5 minutes to develop some color on the broccoli but be careful to not overcook it as it will lose its texture and become mushy.
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Step 17

After the chicken has rested for a bit, cut it into a medium to large dice to match the size of the potatoes.
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Step 18

Add the chicken and potatoes to the skillet with the broccoli along with the remaining sauce. Stir to combine.
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Step 19

Add in 2 cups of cooked rice and mix again. Taste test and adjust with salt and pepper as needed.
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Step 20

This recipe makes 5 servings. Divide the contents of the skillet 5 ways. Garnish with green onion tops and a lime wedge if you wish.

Ingredient

  • Salt
    Salt
  • Oil
    Oil
  • Oil
    Oil
    30 g
  • Garlic powder
    Garlic powder
  • Honey
    Honey
    53 g
  • Onion powder
    Onion powder
  • Salt
    Salt
    6 g
  • Pepper
    Pepper
  • Boneless skinless chicken thighs
    Boneless skinless chicken thighs
    908 g
  • Cooked rice
    Cooked rice
    300 g
  • Broccoli
    Broccoli
    454 g
  • Japanese sweet potato
    Japanese sweet potato
    400 g
  • Green onions
    Green onions
    75 g
  • Sriracha
    Sriracha
    45 g
  • Garlic powder
    Garlic powder
    6 g
  • Onion powder
    Onion powder
    6 g
  • Pepper
    Pepper
    3 g
  • Lime juice
    Lime juice
    45 g

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