Description
Healthy and flavorful lemon garlic chicken meal prep bowls perfect for a quick and balanced lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken (about 1 lb)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for 15 minutes.
- Cook quinoa in chicken broth according to package instructions. Set aside.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let it rest, then slice.
- Divide quinoa, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion evenly among meal prep containers.
- Drizzle with remaining marinade and top with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of feta cheese.
- Adjust lemon and garlic to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: healthy lemon garlic chicken meal prep bowls