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Homemade Mongolian chicken has the most tasty and addictive sauce! This meal prep recipe is easy for beginners to make, and customizable - you can swap out the rice and green beans with other sides if you wish.
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Mongolian Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

These Mongolian chicken meal prep bowls have the most amazing brown sugar sauce with ginger and garlic. Four meals can be ready to go in 30 minutes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken meal prep, Mongolian chicken recipe
Servings: 4
Author: Natasha Bull

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup uncooked rice
  • 12 ounces fresh green beans
  • 2 large chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup (packed) brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • Scallions chopped, to taste

Instructions

  • Cook rice according to package directions. I bought microwavable beans and steamed them right in the bag, but you can definitely boil or steam them until they're as tender as you wish. Chop your scallions.
  • Meanwhile, prep your chicken and add it to a large ZipLoc bag along with the cornstarch. Toss until coated.
  • Add the sauce ingredients (brown sugar, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sriracha, and water) to a small bowl and whisk together.
  • Add the oil to a skillet, along with the chicken. Give it a stir and cook it over medium-high heat for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink on the outside.
  • Pour the sauce into the skillet and reduce the heat to medium. Cook for a few more minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
  • Divide the rice, green beans, and chicken evenly among your four containers. Garnish with scallions. I suggest reheating these bowls in the microwave.

Notes

  • The ginger is much easier to grate if it's frozen. I always keep some fresh ginger in the freezer and I use my Microplane grater/zester to easily grate it.
  • These are the meal prep bowls pictured. If you prefer rectangular ones, try these.
  • This recipe makes 4 reasonably-sized portions, but if you want larger portions, 3 may be more realistic. You could always add more rice or another chicken breast if you find it isn't enough for 4.