Korean-Style Chicken and Broccoli Meal Prep

Steps

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1. 1
   Rinse 2.5 cups of rice two to three times to remove dust, drain, then add 2.5 cups of water and cook in a rice cooker.
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2. 2
   In a small container, combine 2 tbsp soy sauce, 4 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp dark soy sauce, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tsp chicken bouillon powder, 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine, 10 tbsp water, and 1.5 tbsp cornstarch to make the sauce.
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3. 3
   Cut 1 kg of chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
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4. 4
   Marinate the chicken with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, 0.5 tsp white pepper, 1 tsp baking soda, 2 tbsp cornstarch, and 1 tbsp oil; massage well and refrigerate while prepping vegetables.
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5. 5
   Smash and finely chop 8 garlic cloves; grate about 1 tbsp of ginger; thinly slice 4 green onions, reserving some for garnish; slice half a carrot.
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6. 6
   Cut 400 g of broccoli into bite-sized florets.
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7. 7
   Blanch the broccoli in salted boiling water for about 1 minute, then immediately shock in ice water to set the bright green color.
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8. 8
   Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok or pan over high heat, add marinated chicken in a single layer, and sear for 2–3 minutes until the bottom browns.
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9. 9
   Stir and cook for 3–4 minutes more until the chicken is cooked through; stir frequently if excess liquid appears to help evaporate it.
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10. 10
    Remove the cooked chicken and set aside.
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11. 11
    Add 2 tbsp oil to the same wok, heat over medium heat, then add garlic, ginger, and green onions; stir for about 1 minute to infuse the oil with aromatics.
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12. 12
    Increase heat to high, add the broccoli and carrot, and stir-fry for about 1 minute.
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13. 13
    Return the chicken to the wok and stir everything together for about 1 minute.
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14. 14
    Stir the sauce well, pour it into the wok, and continue stirring for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats all ingredients.
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15. 15
    Turn off the heat, drizzle in 2 tsp toasted sesame oil, and sprinkle with a generous pinch of toasted sesame seeds.
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16. 16
    Divide the cooked rice evenly into 5 meal prep containers, leaving space in each, then distribute the chicken and broccoli mixture evenly among them. Garnish each with green onions.
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17. 17
    Allow to cool completely before sealing and storing; keep refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for several months.
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