Description
A cozy meal prep recipe featuring lemon garlic chicken, crispy roasted potatoes, and sautéed zucchini.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ½ pounds yellow potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (plus more to taste)
- 4 small zucchinis, sliced into 1-inch pieces
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and toss to coat thoroughly. Allow to marinate for 20 minutes or up to 24 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread the potato pieces evenly on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, stirring halfway through.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, shaking off excess liquid.
- Place the chicken in the preheated pan and cook for 7-8 minutes on each side, or until a meat thermometer reads 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the chicken from the pan and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Add the zucchini to the remaining marinade and toss to coat.
- Cook the zucchini in the same skillet for 5-7 minutes until softened and lightly browned.
- Assemble meal prep containers by dividing the sliced chicken, roasted potatoes, and zucchini.
Notes
Make-Ahead: Marinate the chicken the night before for maximum flavor. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 container
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg