Easy Meal Prep Stir Fry
Whip up a delicious and nutritious stir fry that's perfect for meal prepping! Packed with protein-rich chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and a splash of soy sauce, this budget-friendly dish is a breeze to make and will keep your taste buds dancing all week long. Get ready to savor every bite of this quick culinary delight!
Prep
10
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
6
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 6🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- minced garlic
- water (960 ml)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- cans of drained chicken
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- butter (14 g)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- boxes of rice
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- salt and pepper to taste
- seasoning packets
📦Other(1)
- thawed veggies (480 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Start by melting your butter over medium heat.
- 2
Add in your minced garlic, your boxes of rice, and sauté until golden brown.
- 3
Add in your water, your seasoning packets, give it a good mix, bring it to a boil.
- 4
Cover, reduce the heat to low, and let this simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until your rice is cooked through.
- 5
While your rice is cooking, thaw your veggies in the microwave.
- 6
Once your rice is cooked, add in your cans of drained chicken, your thawed veggies, mix all that together.
- 7
Give it a taste, and add salt and pepper to preference.
- 8
Portion into meal containers.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cook rice with a 1.5:1 water-to-rice ratio instead of following packet instructions, as the additional ingredients will release moisture and prevent mushy texture.technique1.5:1 ratio
- ✓Sauté the rice for 2-3 minutes until edges are translucent before adding liquid - this toasting creates a protective starch barrier that prevents overcooking during the 15-20 minute simmer.timing2-3 minutes
- ✓Drain canned chicken and pat completely dry with paper towels, then sear in the hot pan for 30 seconds before mixing to remove excess moisture and add texture contrast.ingredient30 seconds
- ✓Let the completed stir fry cool to 140°F before portioning into containers to prevent condensation buildup that creates soggy meal prep portions.timing140°F
- ✓Reserve 2-3 tablespoons of the seasoned cooking liquid before adding vegetables to use as a 'sauce refresher' when reheating meal prep portions.technique2-3 tablespoons
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Prep
10
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
6
people
Level
beginner
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Easy Meal Prep Stir Fry
Whip up a delicious and nutritious stir fry that's perfect for meal prepping! Packed with protein-rich chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and a splash of soy sauce, this budget-friendly dish is a breeze to make and will keep your taste buds dancing all week long. Get ready to savor every bite of this quick culinary delight!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 6🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- minced garlic
- water (960 ml)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- cans of drained chicken
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- butter (14 g)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- boxes of rice
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- salt and pepper to taste
- seasoning packets
📦Other(1)
- thawed veggies (480 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Start by melting your butter over medium heat.
- 2
Add in your minced garlic, your boxes of rice, and sauté until golden brown.
- 3
Add in your water, your seasoning packets, give it a good mix, bring it to a boil.
- 4
Cover, reduce the heat to low, and let this simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until your rice is cooked through.
- 5
While your rice is cooking, thaw your veggies in the microwave.
- 6
Once your rice is cooked, add in your cans of drained chicken, your thawed veggies, mix all that together.
- 7
Give it a taste, and add salt and pepper to preference.
- 8
Portion into meal containers.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cook rice with a 1.5:1 water-to-rice ratio instead of following packet instructions, as the additional ingredients will release moisture and prevent mushy texture.technique1.5:1 ratio
- ✓Sauté the rice for 2-3 minutes until edges are translucent before adding liquid - this toasting creates a protective starch barrier that prevents overcooking during the 15-20 minute simmer.timing2-3 minutes
- ✓Drain canned chicken and pat completely dry with paper towels, then sear in the hot pan for 30 seconds before mixing to remove excess moisture and add texture contrast.ingredient30 seconds
- ✓Let the completed stir fry cool to 140°F before portioning into containers to prevent condensation buildup that creates soggy meal prep portions.timing140°F
- ✓Reserve 2-3 tablespoons of the seasoned cooking liquid before adding vegetables to use as a 'sauce refresher' when reheating meal prep portions.technique2-3 tablespoons