Sweet Chilli Chicken Rice Boxes
Estimated $4.81 recipe · $2.40 per serving (US / USD)
Sticky chicken, sesame veg, and rice packed into grab-and-go meal prep boxes.
The recipe
Sweet Chilli Chicken Rice Boxes
Sticky chicken, sesame veg, and rice packed into grab-and-go meal prep boxes.
Ingredients
- 300g chicken mince
- 150g rice
- 1 carrot
- 1/2 broccoli head
- 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Estimated recipe cost
$4.81 for 2 servings · $2.40 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 300g chicken mincePlanning assumption · $4.50 / 454 g · Uses 300g | $2.98 |
| 150g riceRetail benchmark · $1.77 / 907 g · Retail reference · Uses 150g | $0.29 |
| 1 carrotRetail benchmark · $2.26 / 907 g · Retail reference · Assumes 80 g per item | $0.20 |
| 1/2 broccoli headPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 340 g · Assumes 300 g per item | $0.88 |
| 2 tbsp sweet chilli saucePlanning assumption · $3.00 / 300 g · 1 tbsp ≈ 15g | $0.30 |
| 1 tsp soy sauceRetail benchmark · $1.68 / 444 ml · Retail reference · 1 tsp ≈ 5ml | $0.02 |
| 1 tsp sesame oilPlanning assumption · $4.00 / 148 ml · 1 tsp ≈ 5ml | $0.14 |
| Estimated total | $4.81 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Rinse the rice and cook with 300ml water — bring to a boil, cover, simmer 12 min, then rest off heat 5 min.
- Peel and grate the carrot. Cut the broccoli into small florets. Blanch both in boiling salted water for 2 min, then drain and set aside.
- Heat a wok or large pan over high heat with a splash of oil. Add the chicken mince and cook, breaking it up, for 4–5 min until browned all over with no pink remaining.
- Push the mince to one side. Add the carrot and broccoli and stir-fry 1–2 min.
- Mix sweet chilli sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil together, then pour over the pan. Toss everything together until well coated and glossy.
- Fluff the rice and pack into boxes or bowls. Top with the chicken and veg mixture.
Recipe notes
Swap rice for noodles if you want a more fakeaway feel without changing the shopping list much.
Estimated nutrition per serving
574 kcal · 39g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.