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lemon herb grilled chicken with quinoa, yellow peppers, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes and feta cheese in a bowl

Lemon Herb Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

Chef Enzo, an Italian-American cuisine expert from Eat Every Slice, smiling while enjoying a plate of homemade pasta garnished with fresh basil.Enzo R.
Fresh lemon herb chicken meal prep bowls with grains and vegetables for a bright, balanced, and make ahead friendly meal.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet or grill pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

For the Grain Base

  • 1 cup quinoa or brown rice
  • 2 cups water or broth

For the Vegetables

  • 1 zucchini sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 cups baby spinach

Instructions
 

  • Cook grain according to package instructions and set aside.
  • Marinate chicken with lemon, herbs, oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook chicken until golden and fully cooked, then slice.
  • Prepare vegetables and assemble bowls.

Notes

Store dressing separately for best freshness. Bowls keep well for up to 4 days.
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