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Meal Prep Chicken with Two Versatile Sauces


  • Total Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This recipe offers a simple yet delicious way to prepare versatile chicken that can be used in multiple meals throughout the week. It features tender chicken seasoned with common spices, paired with a sweet and savory soy sauce and a creamy herb sauce, making meal prepping easy and enjoyable.


Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried chives)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

  • Instructions

    1. Pat the chicken breasts or thighs dry with paper towels. Slice thicker chicken breasts horizontally to create thinner cutlets, ensuring more even cooking.

    2. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.

    3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 F (74 C) and the chicken is no longer pink in the center.

    4. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and place it on a cutting board. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips or dicing it into cubes.

    5. While the chicken is resting, or even while it’s cooking, whisk together the soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger (if using) in a small bowl.

    6. In another small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, chopped dill, chopped chives, lemon juice, and garlic powder. Stir well and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

    7. Once the chicken has cooled slightly, divide it into meal prep containers. Store the sauces in separate small containers or jars.

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
    • Category: main dish
    • Method: pan frying
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe

    Keywords: meal prep, chicken, healthy, easy, weeknight, versatile, sauce, lunch, dinner, protein