Description
Flavor-packed Asian-inspired meal prep bowls made with lean honey garlic ground chicken, sautéed Chinese cabbage, crisp carrots, and light cauliflower rice. This balanced, protein-rich meal is perfect for clean eating and easy weekly meal prep.
Ingredients
- For the chicken:
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder or cornstarch
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons raw honey or pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos or low-sodium soy sauce
- 3/4 cup chicken bone broth
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- For the bowls:
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil, divided
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- 1 large Chinese cabbage (2–2 1/2 pounds), chopped
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos or low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cups cauliflower rice
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat 2 teaspoons avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground chicken and cook 6–8 minutes, breaking apart until no longer pink.
- Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle arrowroot powder over chicken and stir to combine.
- Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Whisk together honey, coconut aminos, broth, and red pepper flakes. Pour into skillet and simmer 5 minutes until sauce thickens. Cover and keep warm.
- In a clean skillet, heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté 30 seconds.
- Add chopped cabbage and carrot. Sauté 2–3 minutes until slightly wilted.
- Stir in coconut aminos, cover, and cook 2–3 more minutes until tender-crisp. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add cauliflower rice, salt, and pepper. Cook 5–7 minutes until tender and lightly golden.
- Divide cauliflower rice among four bowls. Top with chicken and cabbage mixture.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and serve.
Notes
- Store components separately for best texture.
- Ground turkey or lean beef can be substituted for chicken.
- Use tamari or coconut aminos to keep gluten-free.
- Add extra vegetables like broccoli or snap peas for variety.
- If sauce thickens after refrigeration, add a splash of broth when reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 425 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
