Description
A nutritious and flavorful meal prep bowl featuring marinated chicken, quinoa, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for healthful eating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup quinoa, cooked
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by combining lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken breasts and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the marinated chicken on a baking sheet and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked through.
- Steam the broccoli florets until they are tender yet vibrant.
- Prepare the quinoa according to package instructions.
- Once baked, let the chicken rest before slicing it into bite-sized pieces.
- In meal prep containers, layer the cooked quinoa, steamed broccoli, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced chicken.
- Drizzle with additional lemon juice if desired and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a plant-based version, swap chicken for tofu or chickpeas. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to four days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken, meal prep, healthy, quinoa, lemon garlic