Description
A simple and healthy chicken and rice bowl, perfect for high-protein meal prep. This recipe features lean chicken breast, brown rice, and fresh vegetables for a balanced and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Cook brown rice according to package directions.
- While rice cooks, pat chicken breast dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for a few minutes before slicing or dicing.
- Steam or blanch broccoli florets until tender-crisp.
- Divide cooked brown rice among four meal prep containers.
- Add sliced or diced chicken to each container.
- Distribute steamed broccoli and shredded carrots evenly among the containers.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the chicken and vegetables.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving or storing.
Equipment
Recommended kitchen tools: Digital Food Scale, Glass Meal Prep Containers and Vacuum Sealer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main dish
- Method: meal prep
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 100
Keywords: chicken, rice, meal prep, high protein, healthy, budget friendly, lunch, dinner, bowl, easy
