Description
Prep healthy chicken bowls with rice, veggies, and lean protein. Easy meal prep recipe perfect for lunches and balanced meals.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken fillets cut into bite size pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 half teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots sliced
- 1 half cup cucumber sliced
- 1 half cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 half cup plain Greek yogurt (for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for sauce)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (for sauce)
- 1 half teaspoon salt (for sauce)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
- Season the chicken with salt pepper and paprika.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until fully cooked and golden with an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Steam the broccoli and carrots for 5 to 6 minutes until tender but still crisp.
- In a small bowl mix Greek yogurt lemon juice garlic powder and salt until smooth.
- Divide brown rice into meal prep containers.
- Top with cooked chicken broccoli carrots cucumber and cherry tomatoes.
- Add the sauce to each container or keep separate until serving.
Notes
- Always cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure it is safe to eat.
- Store in the refrigerator and consume within 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American