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Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe – High-Protein and Ready in Under an Hour

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Are you looking for a delicious, high-protein meal prep recipe that saves time and keeps you full all week? Look no further! This sweet and sour chicken meal prep can be done in under an hour, giving you healthy and flavorful meals for days. Read on for the full recipe, instructions, and tips on perfecting this dish

Sweet and Sour Chicken

Sweet and Sour Chicken
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Saucepan for cooking rice
  • Large Mixing Bowls for sauce and veggies

Ingredients
  

For the Rice

  • 300 g For the Rice
  • 600 ml Cold Water
  • Salt Flakes for teste

For the Chicken and Vegetables

  • 3 bell Peppers (Capsicum)
  • 1 Brown Onion
  • 4 Cloves Garlic
  • 1.5 kg Chicken Breast

Instructions
 

Prepare the Rice

  • Rinse 300g of basmati rice under cold water to remove excess starch.
  • Combine it with 600ml of cold water and a pinch of sea salt flakes in a large saucepan.
  • Stir gently to separate any clumps.

Cook the Rice

  • Bring the water to a boil, then cover with a lid and reduce heat to low. Let the rice simmer undisturbed for 14 minutes
  • After 14 minutes, turn off the heat, but keep the lid on for another 4 minutes
  • Fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains

Step 5: Cooking the Vegetables and Chicken

  • Heat 30ml of grapeseed oil in a large pan over high heat.
  • Add the onions and bell peppers with a pinch of sea salt flakes. Sauté for about 4 minutes or until caramelized, then remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Cook the Chicken
  • Add another 20ml of grapeseed oil to the pan.
  • Once hot, add the diced chicken with another pinch of sea salt. Sear for about 6 minutes, stirring halfway to ensure even cooking.

Notes

This sweet and sour chicken meal prep recipe is easy, cost-effective, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for meal prep beginners and fitness enthusiasts, it’s a great way to keep your nutrition on track throughout the week. Enjoy this delicious dish and feel free to explore different vegetable combinations or garnishes to make it your own.
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Keyword chicken, fitness, healthy, high-protien
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