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Healthy Lemon Garlic Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

Quick, nutritious meal prep bowls featuring marinated chicken, broccoli, and quinoa or brown rice, perfect for busy individuals.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Meal Prep
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 large chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
  • 4 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • to taste Salt and pepper
For the Bowls
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
  • to taste Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Cooking the Chicken
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it in the skillet. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center. Let it rest before slicing.
Cooking the Broccoli
  1. In the same skillet, add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
Assembling the Bowls
  1. In meal prep containers, add a portion of quinoa or brown rice. Top with sliced chicken and steamed broccoli.
Garnishing and Storing
  1. If desired, sprinkle some fresh parsley on top. Let everything cool before sealing the containers and storing them in the fridge.

Notes

These bowls can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For freezing, it's best to freeze chicken and broccoli separately from quinoa or rice. They can be reheated in the microwave.