Description
A vibrant meal prep bowl featuring lemon and garlic marinated chicken, quinoa, and fresh vegetables for a nutritious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or pan over medium heat.
- Cook the marinated chicken until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Steam the broccoli florets until tender, around 4-5 minutes.
- Divide the cooked quinoa, steamed broccoli, and halved cherry tomatoes into meal prep containers.
- Slice the cooked chicken and place it atop the veggies and quinoa.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and a splash of lemon juice if desired.
- Seal the containers and store them in the refrigerator.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu. Feel free to use your favorite veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg