Quick Meal Prep
A simple skillet-style meal featuring soft rice, tender chicken, and mixed vegetables, all enhanced by soy sauce and olive oil for a comforting one-pan dish.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice White, brown, jasmine, or basmati rice.
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced Use leftover rotisserie chicken, grilled breast, or shredded chicken.
- 1 cup mixed vegetables Frozen or fresh vegetables such as peas, carrots, corn, or green beans.
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce Low-sodium soy sauce can be used for a healthier option.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil Can be substituted with avocado oil or any neutral cooking oil.
- to taste Salt and pepper Taste before adding salt as soy sauce may add enough.
Instructions
Preparation
- Place a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Let it warm for 30–45 seconds.
- Add 1 cup of diced cooked chicken and 1 cup of mixed vegetables to the skillet. Stir and cook until heated through and vegetables are tender.
- Add 2 cups of cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps to mix evenly.
- Pour in 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and stir well until rice and chicken are evenly coated.
- Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat, divide into meal prep containers, and store in the fridge.
Notes
Use day-old rice for best texture when reheating. Store in shallow containers for faster cooling.