High-Protein Chicken Meal Prep Bowls
Lean, high-protein chicken bowls built for weight loss meal prep. Marinated in a smoky lime-garlic blend, paired with rice, black beans, and fresh toppings ready for four days of easy lunches.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl For whisking the marinade
- 1 Skillet Non-stick or cast iron, medium-high heat
- 1 Tongs For flipping and slicing the chicken
- 1 Meal Prep Containers 4 count, airtight, for storing servings
- 1 Cutting board For slicing chicken and dicing vegetables
- 1 Chef's knife For slicing chicken and prepping vegetables
- 1 Measuring Spoons For the marinade spices
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 0.5 tbsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 0.5 red onion diced
- 1 avocado sliced
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt low fat, sour cream substitute
- 1 fresh salsa
Instructions
- Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt in a bowl to make the marinade.
- Add the chicken breast to the marinade and coat it fully. Let it sit for at least 20 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 8 hours for deeper flavor.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, until fully cooked and lightly charred.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
- Divide the rice, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and red onion evenly across 4 meal prep containers.
- Top each bowl with sliced chicken, avocado, cilantro, a spoonful of Greek yogurt, and salsa. Seal and refrigerate for up to 4 days.