Sweet & Spicy Ground Chicken Power Bowls
These sweet and spicy ground chicken power bowls are high protein, easy to digest, and perfect for meal prep. A reheatable chicken and rice bowl that stays juicy all week.
Creator: Leslie Stokes
The kind of meal prep that actually gets eaten! There are two types of meal prep: The kind you plan to eat… and the kind you actually want when you open the fridge. These sweet and spicy ground chicken power bowls are the second.
Because here’s what I’ve learned — especially during busier training weeks — food has to check more boxes than just “healthy.”
It has to:
reheat well
not feel heavy
taste good on day 4
digest predictably
and still keep you full
Most chicken breast meal prep turns dry by Wednesday. Ground chicken solves that instantly because it has soft texture, reheats perfectly, and absorbs sauce instead of fighting it.
So this week I’ve been making these sweet + salty + lightly spicy ground chicken power bowls and honestly… they’re one of the few things I want to eat every day.
Why these power bowls work so well right now
During weeks when energy matters more than variety, I keep meals simple and consistent. Not restrictive — just predictable.
These power bowls give:
• steady carbs
• lean protein
• low fat
• cooked vegetables
• and a sauce that makes it enjoyable enough to repeat
And that repeatability matters more than perfection. I don’t want to think about lunch. I want to grab it, heat it, eat it, and feel good after.
Ingredient swaps for these power bowls
Protein options:
ground turkey
very lean ground beef (96%)
shredded rotisserie (add sauce after heating)
Carb options:
jasmine rice (best digestion)
white rice
rice noodles
potatoes (not my first choice for reheating but works)
Vegetable options:
Keep them soft and cooked:
zucchini
carrots
bell peppers
green beans
Avoid large raw salads in the same container — they don’t hold well and change digestion.
Tips for this Meal Prep
Don’t brown the chicken aggressively — softer = better reheating
• Stop cooking once sauce thickens
• Slightly undercook vegetables
• Add splash of water before reheating
• Cover when microwaving
Your Thursday bowl will taste like Monday.
I hope this meal prep helps you! Don’t forget to follow along on social media for more Meal Prep + healthy recipes!
Sweet & Spicy Ground Chicken Power Bowls
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1.75-2 lbs lean ground chicken 93% or 98%
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Sauce
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos or soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sriracha optional — keep mild
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 3 tbsp water
- 1½ tsp cornstarch
Bowl Base
- 5 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 2 cups cooked soft vegetables
- green onions optional
- sesame seeds optional
Let's Make It
Cook the chicken
- Heat large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground chicken and cook gently, breaking into small soft crumbles. (Do not crisp or brown aggressively.)
- Once cooked through, add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Sauce it
- Whisk sauce again and pour into pan.
- Simmer 1–2 minutes until glossy and thick.
- Turn off heat immediately once coated.
Build bowls
- Per container add: 1 cup jasmine rice, 4–5 oz chicken and ½ cup vegetables
- Optional: tiny drizzle sesame oil on non-training days
Nutrition Facts
(approx per bowl)
Calories: ~420–480
Protein: 35–40g
Carbs: 45–55g
Fat: 6–9g
Meal Prep in 1 Hour
You can use any two of the meals in this series to get your meal prep done in just about and hour, give or take!
Having your breakfast and lunch ready for the week helps you stay on track with your nutriton, saves you time and money! I truly beleive that meal prep does not need to be over complicated, take too much time or be boring!
I always get asked- “do you ever get tired of eating the same thing all week?” and the answer is, no! Not when the food taste good! I give plenty of variety in these preps and keep it simple!
As always, thanks for being here and remember, don’t over complicate the process! Take a deep breath, you got this!
