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High Protein Low Calorie Chinese Takeout Meal Prep
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High Protein Low Calorie Chinese Takeout Meal Prep
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For the Bowl
Instructions
1
In a bowl, season chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
2
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken until browned and fully cooked. Set aside.
3
In the same pan, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, hoisin, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer.
4
Mix 2 tsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water, then stir into the sauce to thicken.
5
Once thickened, return the chicken to the pan and coat with the sauce.
6
Assemble bowls with jasmine rice (or cauliflower rice), chicken, steamed broccoli, and sliced red bell pepper.
7
Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot or portion into containers for meal prep.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Cornstarch Slurry Timing ✨Add your cornstarch and water slurry at the very end of sauce cooking while simmering—this prevents lumps and creates a glossy, restaurant-quality coating that clings perfectly to the chicken.
- Chicken Breast Pounding Technique 🔨Pound chicken breasts to even ½-inch thickness before cooking to ensure uniform doneness and faster cooking, preventing dry edges while keeping centers juicy.
- Sauce Infusion Secret 🧄Bloom your minced garlic and ginger in the pan for 30 seconds before adding liquids—this releases essential oils and deepens umami flavor exponentially compared to adding raw.
- Batch Cooling Strategy 🧊Spread cooked chicken and sauce on a sheet pan to cool completely before portioning into containers—this prevents condensation buildup that makes meal-prepped food soggy.
- Sesame Seed Toasting Boost 🌾Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes just before serving to intensify their nutty flavor and aroma, then sprinkle fresh—this elevates the entire dish's complexity.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
Low Fat
My Calorie Intake
Smart Nutrition 
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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