Description
This bright and garlicky lemon garlic chicken meal prep is simple to make, stays juicy, and pairs well with roasted vegetables or grains. Perfect for flavorful lunches all week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Vegetables of choice (e.g., broccoli, bell peppers, quinoa)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, and additional salt and pepper. Coat the chicken with the marinade and let sit for 5–10 minutes or up to 2 hours in the fridge.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Optionally broil for a minute for color.
- Prepare vegetables by steaming or roasting alongside chicken. Cook quinoa if using.
- Let the chicken rest for 5–8 minutes, then slice and portion with vegetables into meal prep containers. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
Pound thicker breasts to an even thickness for even cooking. Store in airtight containers for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 100mg