Description
Chicken meal prep recipes for weight loss changed my life when I first went gluten-free. These tasty, fresh ideas help you eat better, lose weight, and never get bored.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Assorted fresh vegetables (broccoli, sweet potatoes, salad greens)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, rosemary, salt, and pepper to make a marinade.
- Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag, pour marinade over, seal, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place marinated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
- Let chicken rest, then slice into portions.
- Prepare sides: roast vegetables or assemble fresh salads.
- Divide chicken and sides into meal prep containers and refrigerate up to 4 days.
Notes
Store cooked chicken in airtight containers. For longer storage, freeze portions and thaw overnight before use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meal
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 85mg