Chicken Teriyaki Meal Prep Recipe
Chicken Teriyaki Meal Prep, made with lean chicken breast tenders, roasted vegetables, and quinoa, is an easy and healthy way to start any week. Use homemade or storebought teriyaki sauce for this fast and delicious 30-minute meal prep idea.
For this recipe, I used these Glass Meal Prep Containers with 2 Compartments and Mini Plastic Cups with Lids to hold the extra sauce.
For this recipe, I used these Glass Meal Prep Containers with 2 Compartments and Mini Plastic Cups with Lids to hold the extra sauce.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Teriyaki Sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon corn starch
For the Roasted Chicken and Vegetables
- 2 lbs Chicken tenders
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 large carrots chopped
- 1 cup pineapple chopped
- olive oil
- salt + pepper
For the Chicken Teriyaki Meal Prep
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- sugar snap peas, edamame, cherry tomatoes optional
- Additional Teriyaki Sauce
Instructions
For the Teriyaki Sauce
- Whisk together all ingredients for the Teriyaki sauce to a small saucepot over medium heat. Bring to a low boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer until sauce just starts to thicken. Set aside.
For the Roasted Chicken and Vegetables
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line 1-2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Transfer chicken tenders to the prepared baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Add the carrots, broccoli, and pineapple to a large bowl and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Transfer to the baking sheets with the chicken tenders.
- Transfer baking sheet(s) to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until internal temperature of the chicken registers 160 degrees.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with teriyaki sauce.
Meal Prep, Prep
- Add approximately 1/2 cup cooked quinoa to each meal prep bowl and divide the roasted chicken and vegetables between bowls. Add any additional fresh vegetables such as sugar snap peas, edamame, or cherry tomatoes, if desired. Drizzle with additional teriyaki sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 531kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1961mg | Potassium: 1515mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 12405IU | Vitamin C: 68.2mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 3.8mg
