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sweet and spicy ground chicken power bowls

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.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine 30 minute meal, easy meal prep

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
  • 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
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