Description
A flavorful and nutritious meal prep bowl featuring lemon garlic chicken, quinoa, and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Chicken Breasts
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 4 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- Juice of 1 Lemon
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
- 2 Cups Cooked Quinoa
- 1 Cup Steamed Broccoli
- 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
- 1 Avocado, Sliced
Instructions
- Pat your chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. Place them in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Add minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; let marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts to the pan, sear for 6-7 minutes, then flip and cook for another 5 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water, combine 1 cup of dry quinoa with 2 cups of water in a pot. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Steam the broccoli for 5-7 minutes until tender or microwave for 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the pan, let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Assemble the meal prep bowls: start with quinoa, add steamed broccoli, topped with chicken slices, cherry tomatoes, and avocado.
Notes
Store in the fridge for up to five days. Add fresh herbs or a light vinaigrette for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Baking, Steaming
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: meal prep, chicken, healthy recipe, lemon garlic, quinoa, nutrition