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Chicken Teriyaki Meal Prep

Close up photo of Chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon in a blue spotted dress, in the sunlight Jessica Randhawa
July 9, 2018
4.85 from 19 votes


Last Updated August 25, 2020 | 1 Comment

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Chicken Teriyaki Meal Prep, made with lean chicken breast tenders, roasted vegetables, and quinoa, is an easy and healthy way to start any week. Use homemade or storebought teriyaki sauce for this fast and delicious 30-minute meal prep idea.

Meal Prep is my favorite way to prevent unwanted snacking throughout the day and include this Meal Prep Skillet Kielbasa with Bell Peppers, Buffalo Turkey Meatballs with Easy Meal Prep Bowls, and Strawberry Yogurt Overnight Oats.

Sheet pan chicken teriyaki tenders with roasted broccoli, carrots, and pineapple

Cooking schedules and meal planning, despite my very best efforts, do not always go accord to plan. Things change, opportunities come up, or I simply run out of time. To combat this reality of life, I have started making one weekly meal prep meal each week to have as a backup for the afternoons or nights where we have “nothing to eat”- yes, I am acutely aware of how inaccurate that statement is.

Meal prep ideas are endless, but simple and balanced meals are always my goal. This week I decided to make Chicken Teriyaki Meal Prep Bowls.

INGREDIENTS IN THIS CHICKEN TERIYAKI MEAL PREP

  • Chicken tenders
  • Broccoli
  • Carrots
  • Pineapple
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • Teriyaki sauce (homemade or store-bought)
  • Quinoa
  • Green onions
  • Cherry tomatoes, sugar snap peas, edamame (optional)

I choose to bake the chicken and vegetables for this meal prep chicken. Of course, if you prefer to stir-fry everything together, that is one other way to cook this chicken teriyaki meal prep. I went with the baked method because I personally feel that the vegetables taste better roasted. I prefer to leave the additional sauce on the side rather than stir-frying everything together, risking soggy veggies. But I’m getting ahead of myself…

I have included in this post a recipe for homemade teriyaki sauce that I used for this Homemade Chicken Teriyaki Broccoli Salad Bowl. Homemade teriyaki sauce is super easy to make, but it does require additional ingredients and additional time. If you have the extra time, awesome! Otherwise, no worries. Skip the homemade and make this meal prep chicken with store-bought sauce.

VARIATIONS TO THESE CHICKEN TERIYAKI MEAL PREP BOWLS

The teriyaki meal prep ideas overflowing from my brain are endless. Here are a few ways to mix things up (keep in mind that cooking method will vary)-

  • Add a different protein- shrimp, meatballs, tofu, tempeh
  • Change the carb- quinoa is great and all but this meal prep would be awesome with noodles, white rice, farro, or freekeh.
  • So many veggies- of course, broccoli and teriyaki sauce are practically made for each other. However, let’s not forget about cauliflower, bell pepper, zucchini, or other squash.

In other words, think outside the (lunch) box.

 

Roasted vegetables and chicken tenders on a baking sheet and covered in teriyaki sauce

WHY I LOVE THIS CHICKEN TERIYAKI MEAL PREP

My 4-year old ate it. Need I say more? Jk, always…

  • This chicken meal prep is ready in under 30 minutes.
  • And makes enough for at least 4 lunches or dinners.
  • Reheats beautifully.
  • Has a little something from every food group.
  • Can be easily customized to fit specific diets or needs.

CHECK OUT THESE OTHER CHICKEN MEAL PREP IDEAS

  • Chicken Fajita Meal Prep Recipe
  • Meal Prep: Chicken Shawarma Quinoa Bowls
  • Curried Chicken Salad (meal prep)

Chicken teriyaki meal prep

MUST HAVE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR ALL YOUR MEAL PREP IDEAS

Meal Prep Bowls: You will need something to store and hold all your delicious prepared food in, right? These are my recommendations.

  • Glass Meal Prep Containers with 2 Compartments– Having two compartments is perfect if you prefer to keep flavors separate from each other, or you want to prevent a sauce from making something soggy. These glass meal prep containers are freezable, microwavable, and dishwasher safe.
  • Glass Meal Prep Containers with 1 Compartment– One giant compartment perfect for Burrito Bowls, Pastas, or this Chicken Fajita Meal Prep Recipe. These glass meal prep containers are freezable, microwavable, and dishwasher safe.
  • For non-glass options, you can try these BPA free Bowls or Single Compartment Containers.

Other recommended items that will help make planning easier and help the environment!

  • Plastic cups with lids– (if anyone knows of a more planet-friendly option, please let me know)- these little cups will keep things like salad dressing, sour cream, guacamole, etc. separate from the other food. This is especially important when meal prepping salad bowls as the last thing you want for lunch is soggy lettuce.
  • Spork– if you’ve ever wondered where the name of my blog came from…Anyway, attach this to your keychain or backpack and take it everywhere.
  • Reusable Insulated Water Bottle– I have several different brands. I have carried the same Kleen Kanteen for years, but I love my Insulated Rtic Water Bottle because it keeps ice frozen forever.
  • Silicone Reusable Straw

Four chicken teriyaki meal prep bowls with roasted veggies and quinoa

meal prep ideas- chicken teriyaki with quinoa and roasted vegetables

 

RECIPE CARD

A meal prep tray with Chicken Teriyaki veggies and rice

Chicken Teriyaki Meal Prep Recipe

4.85 from 19 votes
AuthorAuthor: Close up photo of Chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon in a blue spotted dress, in the sunlightJessica Randhawa
Chicken Teriyaki Meal Prep, made with lean chicken breast tenders, roasted vegetables, and quinoa, is an easy and healthy way to start any week. Use homemade or storebought teriyaki sauce for this fast and delicious 30-minute meal prep idea.
For this recipe, I used these Glass Meal Prep Containers with 2 Compartments and Mini Plastic Cups with Lids to hold the extra sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course, Meal Prep
Cuisine American, Asian
Servings 4
Calories 531 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

For the Teriyaki Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger - grated
  • 4 cloves garlic - minced
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon corn starch

For the Roasted Chicken and Vegetables

  • 2 lbs Chicken tenders
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 4 large carrots - chopped
  • 1 cup pineapple - chopped
  • olive oil
  • salt + pepper

For the Chicken Teriyaki Meal Prep

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • sugar snap peas, edamame, cherry tomatoes - optional
  • Additional Teriyaki Sauce
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Instructions
 

For the Teriyaki Sauce

  • Whisk together all ingredients for the Teriyaki sauce to a small saucepot over medium heat. Bring to a low boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer until sauce just starts to thicken. Set aside.

For the Roasted Chicken and Vegetables

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line 1-2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Transfer chicken tenders to the prepared baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Add the carrots, broccoli, and pineapple to a large bowl and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Transfer to the baking sheets with the chicken tenders.
  • Transfer baking sheet(s) to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until internal temperature of the chicken registers 160 degrees.
  • Remove from the oven and drizzle with teriyaki sauce.

Meal Prep, Prep

  • Add approximately 1/2 cup cooked quinoa to each meal prep bowl and divide the roasted chicken and vegetables between bowls. Add any additional fresh vegetables such as sugar snap peas, edamame, or cherry tomatoes, if desired. Drizzle with additional teriyaki sauce. Enjoy!

Nutritional Information

Calories: 531kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1961mg | Potassium: 1515mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 12405IU | Vitamin C: 68.2mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 3.8mg

(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and specific brands of ingredients used.)

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About Jessica

Close up photo of Chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon in a blue spotted dress, in the sunlight

Chef Jessica Randhawa leads The Forked Spoon. A world traveler, Jessica developed her passion for culinary arts while adventuring. With her recipes making their way onto renowned platforms such as Women's Health, Daily Mail, Al Jazeera, and Fox News, she's marked her presence in the culinary world. Jessica's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science from the University of California.

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Close up photo of Chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon in a blue spotted dress, in the sunlight

About Jessica Randhawa

Chef Jessica Randhawa leads The Forked Spoon. A world traveler, Jessica developed her passion for culinary arts while adventuring. With her recipes making their way onto renowned platforms such as Women's Health, Daily Mail, Al Jazeera, and Fox News, she's marked her presence in the culinary world. Jessica's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science from the University of California.

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  1. Christi says

    October 22, 2018 at 8:01 pm

    5 stars
    I have tried 3 of your recipes so far and Iโ€™m amazed. Normally I have all of these grand aspirations of meal prepping, but then I make the meals and Iโ€™m severly disappointed with how they taste. About 2 days in Iโ€™m disgusted and I end up throwing the food away because they are so bland and boring and not edible! These have all been so great. Iโ€™m so excited to try more of them and to keep meal prepping!! Thank you so much for your work on these!!

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