Description
A delicious and healthy meal prep option featuring lemon garlic chicken served over quinoa or brown rice with fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa (or brown rice)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the grains – Start by cooking the quinoa or brown rice according to the package instructions. This becomes the hearty base of the bowls and helps keep you full throughout the day.
- Prepare the lemon garlic marinade – In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, paprika, salt, and black pepper. The aroma alone will tell you something delicious is coming.
- Cook the chicken – Coat the chicken breasts evenly with the lemon garlic marinade. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for about 6–7 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing. This keeps the meat juicy and tender.
- Prepare the vegetables – While the chicken cooks, lightly steam or roast the broccoli until just tender. Slice the cucumbers, halve the cherry tomatoes, and prepare the shredded carrots.
- Assemble the bowls – Divide the cooked quinoa or rice into meal prep containers. Add sliced lemon garlic chicken, broccoli, tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for brightness and flavor. Once assembled, your Healthy Lemon Garlic Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are ready for the week.
Notes
- Cooking the grains first allows them to cool while preparing other ingredients.
- This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for quick meals throughout the week.
- Feel free to add more vegetables according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg