Description
A zesty and savory meal prep dish featuring marinated chicken breasts and roasted vegetables, perfect for a busy week.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus 1 tablespoon for potatoes)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 24 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1.5 pounds yellow potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (plus more to taste)
- 4 small zucchinis, sliced into 1-inch pieces
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken and let it marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Veggies: In a bowl, toss the yellow potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet.
- Roast the Potatoes: Bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
- Add the Chicken: Add the marinated chicken breasts to the baking sheet with the potatoes.
- Roast Again: Return to the oven for an additional 20-25 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Toss in the Zucchini: About 10 minutes before the chicken is done, add the zucchini to the baking sheet.
- Rest and Serve: Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Meal Prep: Divide into airtight containers for storage. They can be kept in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with herbs and vegetables in this meal prep recipe, and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: chicken meal prep, lemon garlic chicken, healthy meal prep