Description
A refreshing and nutritious meal prep bowl featuring marinated chicken breasts, quinoa, and 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. I like to cook the grains first so they have time to cool while everything else is prepared.
- 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. This mixture creates the signature flavor that makes Healthy Lemon Garlic Chicken Meal Prep Bowls so refreshing.
- 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. Fresh vegetables add color, crunch, and nutrition to these meal prep bowls.
- 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
- This meal can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Feel free to switch up the vegetables based on your preference.
- This recipe can easily be doubled for larger meal prep needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg