Asian Chicken and Veggies Lunch Box

Asian Chicken and Veggies Lunch Box

lunch idea for the whole week

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 20m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (17 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

205
calories
10g
fat
11g
carbohydrates
18g
protein
44mg
cholesterol
1500mg
sodium
Asian Chicken and Veggies Lunch Box

Recipe Description

This Asian Chicken and Veggies is a delicious stir-fried vegetable meal that you can make in advance and bring for lunch all week. If you like a slightly thicker sauce, you can add ½ a teaspoon of arrowroot powder whisked with ½ teaspoon water and add to the sauce at the end of the cooking time. 

Start by cooking veggies and chicken. Make a sauce using coconut aminos and rice wine vinegar. Cook cauliflower rice. To serve, divide the Asian chicken and cauliflower rice between four meal prep containers. Leave to cool completely in the refrigerator before covering with lids. Enjoy!

To make Asian Chicken and Veggies, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Asian Chicken and Veggies Lunch Box

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook onion and red pepper

    5 min
    Step 1 - Asian Chicken and Veggies Lunch Box

    Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add 1 diced onion and 1 sliced red pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the veggies begin to soften.

  2. 2

    Add garlic and broccoli

    3 min
    Step 2 - Asian Chicken and Veggies Lunch Box

    Add 3 minced cloves of garlic and 3 cups of broccoli florets. Stir to combine and gradually add ½ a cup of water. Let the broccoli cook for 3-5 minutes until it begins to soften.

  3. 3

    Cook chicken

    5 min
    Step 3 - Asian Chicken and Veggies Lunch Box

    Using a spatula, push the vegetables to the sides of the pan to clear a space in the center. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the center of the pan and then add the chicken. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and cook undisturbed for 5 minutes until brown on one side.

  4. 4

    Cook cauli rice

    3 min
    Step 4 - Asian Chicken and Veggies Lunch Box

    Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon of oil. Once the oil is hot, add the cauli-rice. Season with salt and pepper to taste and cook for 3-5 minutes until hot.

  5. 5

    Turn the chicken

    1 min
    Step 5 - Asian Chicken and Veggies Lunch Box

    After 5 minutes, flip the chicken.

  6. 6

    Make sauce

    2 min
    Step 6 - Asian Chicken and Veggies Lunch BoxStep 6 - Asian Chicken and Veggies Lunch Box

    Add 3 tablespoons of coconut aminos, 2 tablespoons of rice wine vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of fish sauce if using. Continue to cook for 3-4 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has barely reduced. Thicken the sauce with arrowroot if desired.

  7. 7

    Assemble lunch boxes

    Step 7 - Asian Chicken and Veggies Lunch Box

    Divide the chicken and veggies and cauli-rice between four meal prep containers. Leave to cool completely in the refrigerator before covering.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - Asian Chicken and Veggies Lunch Box

    Serve for healthy delicious weekday lunches.

This Asian Chicken and Veggies is a delicious and healthy make-ahead lunch recipe. If you try this tasty meal, please come back to leave a review below with your thoughts.

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (17 reviews)
Ursula Gonzalez
January 30, 2025
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Deliciously simple meal!

Gina Thompson
January 22, 2025
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This dish was great! I prepped it ahead for work, and it tasted fresh.

Jacqueline Dupont
January 19, 2025
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I made this dish last week for my lunch prep, and it was great! The flavors are well balanced, and the veggies are crispy. I love how simple it is to prepare. Highly recommended!

Izzy
December 31, 2024
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This Asian Chicken and Veggies recipe is simply great! I made it for my husband’s lunch, and he loved it!

Xena
December 18, 2024
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I made this for my kids’ lunch boxes, and they loved it. It was quick and easy to prepare, perfect for our busy mornings. The flavors were amazing, we will make it again.

Emily Johnson
July 5, 2024
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Amazing!

Zoe Smith
June 19, 2024
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Superb! I made this for my husband last night, and he couldn't get enough. The flavors are just amazing! We loved packing this for lunch today. So easy and tasty; I will definitely make this again!

Verónica Sánchez
April 16, 2024
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Delicious and easy

Ethan Collins
October 10, 2023
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Great

Renee
October 10, 2023
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OMG, this Asian Chicken and Veggies is a total lifesaver! I prepped it for our busy week, and it was so easy. The kids loved it! Now they're asking for seconds every lunch. Major win for this busy mom!

Nina
October 1, 2023
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Wow! I made this for meal prep last week. I was so busy and needed something quick! It tasted amazing, and my friends couldn't believe I cooked it. The chicken was tender, and the sauce was just perfect. I felt like a pro chef, no joke!

Emma
May 20, 2023
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Delicious!

Sam Johnson
January 27, 2023
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Super easy meal! My kids love it, and we make it weekly for lunches. Such a hit with all the flavors! 🥡

Tom
December 4, 2022
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This Asian Chicken and Veggies recipe is super easy to make! I prepped it last night for my work lunches, and I loved how fresh it tasted. The coconut aminos gave such a unique flavor. I’m definitly gonna make this again next week.

Rachel
January 16, 2022
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This Asian Chicken and Veggies was a total lifesaver for my hectic week! I prepped it on Sunday, and it made our lunches so much easier. Even my picky kids loved it! The sauce was just right – not too thick, but super tasty. We’ll be making this again for sure.

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