Description
Healthy chicken meal prep is a cooking method that involves preparing nutritious meals in advance, focusing on wholesome ingredients like chicken, vegetables, and grains.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breast: 4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g)
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Lemon Juice: 3 tablespoons, freshly squeezed
- Broccoli: 2 cups of florets
- Quinoa: 1 cup, uncooked
- Salt and Pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat the chicken breasts and let them soak for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- While the chicken is grilling, steam the broccoli florets in a steamer basket over boiling water for 5-7 minutes.
- Assemble the meal prep containers by dividing the cooked quinoa, sliced grilled chicken, and steamed broccoli evenly among them.
- Let the containers cool before sealing and storing them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Use skinless, boneless chicken breasts for a lean protein option.
- Label containers with the date to track freshness.
- Feel free to customize the recipe with different vegetables or proteins.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Grilling and Steaming
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 container
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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