Description
Healthy and delicious meal prep bowls with chicken, quinoa, and vibrant vegetables, bursting with lemon and garlic flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or basil) for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade and let them soak for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the marinated chicken for 25-30 minutes or until fully cooked.
- While the chicken is baking, steam the broccoli until tender and sauté the bell peppers until soft. Prepare quinoa or brown rice according to package instructions.
- Once the chicken has cooked, slice it into strips and assemble your meal prep bowls with quinoa, topped with chicken, broccoli, and bell peppers. Garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
Meal prep bowls can be stored in airtight containers for up to four days in the refrigerator. For longer storage, freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg