Description
This Lemon Chicken with Veggies Meal Prep is a high-protein, nutrient-dense meal that’s perfect for healthy lunches or quick dinners. The zesty lemon chicken pairs perfectly with roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli, making it a delicious and balanced meal for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Lemon Chicken:
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 white onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
For the Baked Veggies:
- 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
For the Fresh Veggies:
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Marinade:
- In a blender, combine onion, garlic, chicken stock, lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken chunks in a bowl or Ziploc bag. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Roast the Vegetables:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, mix 1 tbsp olive oil, paprika, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Toss the diced sweet potatoes in the mixture and spread them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 35 minutes, adding the broccoli after 10 minutes. Drizzle broccoli with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with black pepper.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the marinated chicken and cook for 13-15 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Assemble the Meal Prep Bowls:
- Chop cherry tomatoes and toss them with dill.
- Divide the chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, broccoli, and fresh tomatoes into 3 meal prep containers.
- Store & Serve:
- Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meal prep bowl
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 95mg