chicken breast meal prep
This healthy and delicious chicken breast meal prep recipe is perfect for busy weeks. Juicy grilled chicken breasts are paired with roasted vegetables and quinoa for a well-balanced meal. Easy to make and store, these meals can be reheated quickly when you're on the go.
Equipment
- 1 Grill or grill pan
- 1 Baking sheet
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Measuring cups
- 1 Measuring spoons
- 4 Food storage containers
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts About 6 oz each.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup quinoa Uncooked.
- 2 cups water
- 1 medium zucchini Diced.
- 1 piece bell pepper Diced.
- 1 medium carrot Diced.
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat them thoroughly.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from the grill and let rest.
- While the chicken is cooking, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- On a baking sheet, toss the diced zucchini, bell pepper, and carrot with olive oil, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Spread them out in a single layer.
- Roast the vegetables in the oven for 20 minutes, or until they are tender and lightly caramelized.
- While the vegetables are roasting, rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy and the water is absorbed.
- Once cooked, fluff the quinoa with a fork and set aside.
- Slice the grilled chicken breasts into strips.
- In food storage containers, divide the quinoa, the roasted vegetables, and the sliced chicken equally into 4 portions.
Notes
You can customize the vegetables based on what you have available or prefer. Broccoli, asparagus, or sweet potatoes also work well.
This meal prep can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Reheat in the microwave or a skillet for an easy meal anytime.