Description
This is the ultimate flavor-packed meal prep bowl—creamy peanut sauce, tender chicken, and crisp veggies all layered over noodles for a lunch you’ll crave all week. It’s got that perfect mix of savory, sweet, tangy, and spicy in every bite. Easy to make, hard to resist!
Ingredients
Peanut Sauce
½ cup creamy peanut butter
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
Juice of ½ lime
¾ tsp ground ginger
½ tsp minced garlic
¼ tsp curry powder
¼ tsp crushed red pepper (or to taste)
⅓ cup warm water (adjust for consistency)
Meal Prep Bowls
8 oz dry spaghetti noodles
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (~1¼ lbs), cubed
Salt, pepper, and ½ tsp garlic powder
2½ cups broccoli slaw
½ cup chopped cucumber
½ red bell pepper, chopped
⅓ cup cooked, shelled edamame
¼ cup chopped cilantro
2 green onions, chopped
Optional: sesame seeds & chopped peanuts for garnish
Instructions
Make the Peanut Sauce: Whisk all sauce ingredients in a bowl, adding warm water until smooth and pourable. Set aside.
Cook the Noodles: Boil spaghetti as directed. Drain and toss with sesame oil.
Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until golden and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes.
Assemble the Bowls: Divide noodles into containers. Top with chicken, broccoli slaw, cucumber, bell pepper, edamame, cilantro, and green onions.
Drizzle & Garnish: Add peanut sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds and peanuts if using.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 490/serving
- Sugar: 10g/serving
- Sodium: 670mg/serving
- Fat: 26g/serving
- Saturated Fat: 4g/serving
- Carbohydrates: 32g/serving
- Fiber: 5g/serving
- Protein: 34g/serving
- Cholesterol: 80mg/serving