09 March 2026

Honey Garlic Chicken Rice Bowls Meal Prep

Name: Honey Garlic Chicken Rice Bowls Meal Prep
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 28 min
Total time: 48 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1000 g chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, cubed); 1.5 tsp salt; 1.25 tsp black pepper; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp onion powder; 0.75 tsp cinnamon (use less for milder flavor); 1.5 tsp ground coriander; 15 ml olive oil; 80 g Greek yogurt; 30 g honey; 200 g red onion (thinly sliced); 1 large handful parsley (chopped); 1.5 tbsp sumac; salt (pinch); 1 lemon lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 900 g rice (cooked basmati); 20 g butter (light); 1 piece cinnamon stick (optional for aroma); 0.75 tsp turmeric; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp paprika; 1 tbsp parsley (chopped)

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Honey Garlic Chicken Rice Bowls Meal Prep

These honey garlic chicken rice bowls are designed for batch cooking with balanced macros and strong flavor. The mix of roasted chicken, warm spiced rice, and fresh sumac onions keeps the bowls satisfying across multiple days.

Why This Recipe Works

Yogurt and honey help the chicken stay moist while roasting, and the spice blend builds depth without extra complexity. Sumac onions add acidity that cuts through the richer chicken and rice base.

Seasoned rice rounds the bowl into a complete main meal.

How To Make It Smoothly

Cook chicken and rice in parallel, then prepare onions while both rest. Cool components briefly before packing so steam does not soften texture.

Store onions separately and add after reheating.

Storage and Variations

Keep refrigerated up to 4 days. Reheat rice and chicken until hot, then top with cold onions.

Protein swaps: chicken breast, turkey, or tofu. Vegetable swaps: spinach, mushrooms, onions, courgette, green beans, broccoli, frozen mixed veg, or tenderstem broccoli.

Serving & Goal Fit

One serving is one-fifth of the full recipe (one meal-prep bowl).

Training day: add 50 g cooked rice or one piece of fruit.

Rest day: reduce carbs slightly by using less rice and adding extra vegetables.

Protein swaps: chicken breast, turkey, or tofu can replace thighs.

Vegetable swaps: broccoli, green beans, spinach, peas, mushrooms, onions, courgette, frozen mixed veg, or tenderstem broccoli.

Meal Prep Tips

Let the chicken cool slightly before sealing the containers so steam does not soften the rice or vegetables. If you like more freshness, pack cucumber or shredded lettuce separately and add it after reheating.

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

28 mins

Total Time

48 mins

Servings

Tools Used

OvenBaking Tray Saucepan Mixing Bowls Chef's Knife

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Comments & Reviews

Farah
10/26/2025
The tangy onions make this one stand out.
Lena
10/24/2025
Great post-workout prep meal.
Chris
10/22/2025
Used less cinnamon and it matched my taste better.
Nina
10/20/2025
Mixed thighs and breast and liked the texture.
Jake P.
10/19/2025
Good make-ahead lunch and reheats well.
Maya J.
10/18/2025
Sumac onions really brighten the whole bowl.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 bowl

Calories 560

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 17g22%

Saturated Fat 7g35%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 170mg57%

Sodium 860mg37%

Total Carbohydrates 51g19%

Dietary Fiber 4g14%

Sugars 9g

Protein 47g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

09 March 2026

Honey Garlic Chicken Rice Bowls Meal Prep

RecipeShare Test Kitchen

Honey Garlic Chicken Rice Bowls Meal Prep

Why This Recipe Works

Yogurt and honey help the chicken stay moist while roasting, and the spice blend builds depth without extra complexity. Sumac onions add acidity that cuts through the richer chicken and rice base.

Seasoned rice rounds the bowl into a complete main meal.

How To Make It Smoothly

Cook chicken and rice in parallel, then prepare onions while both rest. Cool components briefly before packing so steam does not soften texture.

Store onions separately and add after reheating.

Storage and Variations

Keep refrigerated up to 4 days. Reheat rice and chicken until hot, then top with cold onions.

Protein swaps: chicken breast, turkey, or tofu. Vegetable swaps: spinach, mushrooms, onions, courgette, green beans, broccoli, frozen mixed veg, or tenderstem broccoli.