Description
Lemon Garlic Chicken Meal Prep is the ultimate solution for busy weeknights when you need a delicious and nutritious meal ready in a snap. This recipe combines the bright, tangy flavors of lemon and garlic with juicy chicken breasts, making it a meal prep staple that’s sure to please.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cup cooked rice
- 3 cup broccoli florets
Instructions
- Toss the chicken pieces with olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Marinate for 15 to 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the sides by cooking the rice according to package instructions and steaming or roasting the broccoli until tender-crisp.
- Divide the cooked chicken and sides evenly among 4 meal prep containers and spoon any pan juices over the top.
Notes
Store meal prep containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 container
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg