Description
A delicious and nutritious meal prep option featuring juicy chicken marinated in lemon and garlic, paired with roasted potatoes and sautéed zucchini.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 24 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4 (6-ounce) pieces)
- 1.5 pounds yellow potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (plus more to taste)
- 4 small zucchinis, sliced into 1-inch pieces
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, mix the fresh lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Prepare the Potatoes: In a separate bowl, combine the cut potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked.
- Cook the Zucchini: In the same skillet, add the sliced zucchini and sauté for about 3-5 minutes until they soften.
- Assemble Meal Prep Containers: Divide the cooked chicken, roasted potatoes, and sautéed zucchini among your meal prep containers.
Notes
Marinate the chicken overnight for deeper flavor. Don’t hesitate to adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg