Char Siu Chicken Meal Prep with Bok Choy

7,7/10! Note: Store salad separately to keep it crisp.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Step 2: Make the Chicken Marinade

Step 2

In a bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, garlic, rice wine, sesame oil, five-spice, red pepper, white pepper, water, salt & pepper.

Step 3

Add chicken, poke with a fork, and mix.

Step 4

Marinate for at least 1 hour (or overnight). If in a hurry, marinate while prepping other components.

Step 5

Step 1: Prep the Cucumbers

Step 6

Dice the Persian cucumbers and place them in a bowl.

Step 7

Sprinkle ¼ tsp salt and toss well. Let sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture. Pat dry before mixing with dressing.

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Step 3: Prepare the Cucumber Salad

Step 9

In a bowl, combine the drained cucumbers with ginger, garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, chili oil, sesame seeds, and lime juice.

Step 10

Mix well and refrigerate while cooking the chicken.

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Step 4: Cook the Chicken

Step 12

Place chicken with marinade on parchment in air fryer.

Step 13

Air fry at 380°F (193°C) for 19–20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.

Step 14

Slice the chicken.

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Step 5: Prepare the Rice

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While chicken cooks, mix 1 tsp sesame oil into cooked rice.

Step 17

Fluff with a fork and top with chopped scallions.

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Step 6: Stir-Fry the Bok Choy

Step 19

Heat sesame oil in a pan on medium-high.

Step 20

Add garlic and ginger, stir for 30 seconds.

Step 21

Add bok choy and water, stir-fry 2–3 mins until wilted but vibrant.

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Drizzle with soy sauce and top with sesame seeds.

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Step 7: Assemble the Meal Prep

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In each container, place:

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½ cup sesame rice

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Half of the sliced chicken

Step 27

Half of the bok choy

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Half of the cucumber salad