Description
Quick and nutritious meal prep bowls featuring marinated lemon garlic chicken, quinoa, and vibrant vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the quinoa according to package instructions.
- Arrange the marinated chicken on a baking sheet, adding the broccoli florets around it.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice it into strips.
- Divide the cooked quinoa into meal prep bowls, topping with the sliced chicken, broccoli, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Make ahead and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freeze individual portions for quick meals later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg