Description
Delicious and nutritious meal prep bowls featuring marinated chicken, wholesome grains, and colorful vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 lemons (zested and juiced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup quinoa or brown rice
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
- Add chicken breast to the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook quinoa or brown rice according to package instructions.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spread broccoli and cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until tender.
- Grill or bake the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- In meal prep containers, divide cooked quinoa or rice, roasted vegetables, and sliced chicken.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Marinate for longer for maximum flavor. Customize your vegetables and protein as desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Baking, Grilling
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg