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Healthy lemon garlic chicken meal prep bowls with fresh vegetables and grains.

Healthy Lemon Garlic Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

Delicious and nutritious meal prep bowls featuring marinated chicken, vibrant veggies, and fluffy quinoa.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Meal Prep
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Toast for extra flavor.
  • 2 lemons Juice of 2 lemons
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the Veggies and Quinoa
  • 1 cup broccoli florets Steam or sauté until tender.
  • 1 cup quinoa Cook according to package instructions.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Place the marinated chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until fully cooked.
  2. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
  3. Steam or sauté the broccoli until tender.
Assembly
  1. Once everything is cooked, divide the quinoa, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, and sliced chicken into meal prep containers.
  2. Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy your healthy meal prep bowls!

Notes

For best flavor, marinate the chicken for up to 2 hours. Can swap chicken for chickpeas or tofu for a vegan option. These bowls keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months.