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Healthy Lemon Garlic Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

A fresh and nutritious meal prep bowl featuring juicy chicken, vibrant veggies, and wholesome quinoa, perfect for busy lifestyles.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 500

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 4 pieces chicken breasts Skinless, boneless
  • 2 pieces lemons (juiced) Freshly squeezed
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced) Aromatic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For marinating chicken and sautéing vegetables
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup quinoa (uncooked) Nutritious grain

Vegetables

  • 2 cups broccoli florets Fresh or frozen
  • 1 piece red bell pepper (sliced) Colorful addition
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved) Sweet and juicy

Method

Preparation

  • In a bowl, mix lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.

Cooking

  • Cook the quinoa according to package instructions.
  • In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
  • In the same skillet, add broccoli and bell pepper, sautéing until tender.

Assembly

  • Divide cooked quinoa, chicken, veggies, and cherry tomatoes into meal prep containers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4g

Notes

Store in the refrigerator and enjoy throughout the week. These meal prep bowls stay fresh for up to 4 days. Consider freezing the chicken and veggies before assembling for longer storage.
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