Description
Delightful meal prep bowls featuring tender chicken marinated in a zesty lemon garlic blend, fluffy quinoa, and vibrant veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 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, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
- Place the marinated chicken on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes.
- Steam broccoli florets until tender.
- Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and assemble the bowls with quinoa, broccoli, and cherry tomatoes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
Marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavor. Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to four days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meal prep bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg