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Healthy Herb Chicken Meal Prep with Quinoa & Roasted Veggies

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A nutritious and easy-to-prepare meal featuring herb-marinated chicken, fluffy quinoa, and a colorful mix of roasted vegetables. Perfect for weekly meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • Chicken:
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Quinoa:
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • Roasted Vegetables:
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken:
  2. In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours).
  4. Cook quinoa:
  5. In a saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil.
  6. Add rinsed quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
  7. Roast vegetables:
  8. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  9. Toss broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini, and carrot with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  10. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway.
  11. Bake chicken:
  12. Place marinated chicken on a baking sheet.
  13. Bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  14. Assemble meal prep:
  15. Divide quinoa, roasted veggies, and sliced chicken into meal prep containers.
  16. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Notes

For best results, use fresh herbs. This recipe is gluten-free and can be customized with your favorite veggies. Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.

Nutrition

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