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These Chicken Banh Mi Meal Prep Bowls are so light and refreshing!
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Chicken Banh Mi Meal Prep Bowls

These Chicken Banh Mi Meal Prep Bowls are so light and refreshing! They're quick to make and full of bright flavors!
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Meal Prep
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Keyword: chicken, chicken banh mi, meal prep
Servings: 4 bowls
Calories: 648kcal
Author: Sam

Ingredients

For the dressing/marinade:

  • 3/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 3 Tbs sesame oil
  • 3 Tbs sugar
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper

For the bowls:

  • 1 lb chicken breast diced
  • 1 cup daikon radish cut into matchsticks
  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 2 cups cucumber deseeded and diced
  • 2 cups cooked rice/grains to serve

To top

  • Mint
  • Cilantro
  • 1 lime cut into 4 wedges
  • Jalapeno thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Mix rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, lime juice, salt, and pepper together. Reserve 8 oz to use as a dressing and pour into individual cups.
  • In a bowl, place chicken and remaining dressing to marinade for at least 30 minutes. Place in a large skillet and heat until cooked through, 8-10 minutes.
  • In meal prep containers, evenly divide daikon radish, carrots, cucumber, rice, and cooked chicken. Top with mint, cilantro, a lime wedge, and jalapeno slices. Place a container of dressing in each and cover. Place in refrigerator until ready to use.

Notes

If you're looking to make just enough for four 2 oz servings of the dressing:
1/2 cup rice vinegar
2 Tbs sesame oil
2 Tbs sugar
Juice of 1 lime
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
If you're looking to make just enough for chicken marinade:
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 Tbs sesame oil
1 Tbs sugar
Juice of 1 lime
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Nutrition

Calories: 648kcal | Carbohydrates: 93g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1061mg | Potassium: 904mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 10775IU | Vitamin C: 18.5mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1.8mg