Name: Healthy Lemon Garlic Chicken Meal Prep Bowls Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lb); 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced; 2 large lemons (juice and zest); 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tbsp honey; Salt and pepper, to taste; 4 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots)

Description

This Healthy Lemon Garlic Chicken Meal Prep Bowl recipe is a flavorful and nutritious dish perfect for busy weekdays. Tender chicken breasts are marinated in a zesty lemon garlic sauce and baked alongside vibrant mixed vegetables. The meal is balanced, easy to prepare, and ideal for meal prepping with its fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Marinade

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lb)
4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
2 large lemons (juice and zest)
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
Salt and pepper, to taste

Vegetables

4 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
Prepare Chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides and place them evenly in the prepared baking dish.
Make Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together minced garlic, lemon juice and zest, low-sodium soy sauce, olive oil, and honey until well combined to create a flavorful marinade.
Marinate Chicken & Add Vegetables: Pour the marinade evenly over the chicken breasts in the baking dish. Add the mixed vegetables around the chicken, ensuring they are well coated with the marinade for infused flavor.
Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and has a golden-brown color. The vegetables should be tender.
Rest and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes to retain juices. Slice the chicken and portion it along with the vegetables into meal prep containers for easy grab-and-go meals.

Notes

Ensure chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) internal temperature for safe consumption.
Use low-sodium soy sauce to keep sodium levels moderate.
Vegetables can be customized based on preference or seasonality.
Meal prep containers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.
Drizzle extra lemon juice before serving for an extra fresh flavor burst.