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Healthy Lemon Garlic Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

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Delicious and nutritious meal prep bowls featuring marinated chicken, quinoa or brown rice, vibrant broccoli, and juicy cherry tomatoes.

Ingredients

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  • 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 or brown rice
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Whisk it together and pour over chicken. Seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Cook the Quinoa or Brown Rice: Rinse and combine with 2 cups of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes for quinoa or 35-40 minutes for brown rice.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
  4. Prep the Vegetables: Steam or roast broccoli and optionally roast tomatoes.
  5. Slice and Assemble: Slice cooked chicken and layer in meal prep bowls with quinoa, broccoli, tomatoes, and parsley.

Notes

These bowls can be stored in the fridge for quick and healthy meals all week. Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or grains.

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Keywords: meal prep, healthy chicken, lemon garlic, quinoa, broccoli, lunch bowls

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