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Lemon Garlic Chicken Meal Prep

A healthy, flavorful meal prep recipe featuring marinated chicken, roasted potatoes, and zucchini, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Meal Prep
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For marinading chicken
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 24 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4 (6-ounce) pieces)
For the Potatoes
  • 1.5 pounds yellow potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For tossing with potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper (plus more to taste)
For the Zucchini
  • 4 small zucchinis, sliced into 1-inch pieces

Method
 

Marinade Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix the lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Potato Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss the cut potatoes in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Spread them out on a baking sheet.
Cooking
  1. Place the marinated chicken on another baking sheet.
  2. Cook both the chicken and potatoes in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are golden and tender.
  3. In the last 10 minutes of cooking, add the sliced zucchinis to the oven. They should roast until tender.
Assembly
  1. Once everything is cooked, divide the chicken, potatoes, and zucchini into meal prep containers.

Notes

For more flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight. Use different veggies according to your preference, like bell peppers or broccoli. Adjust the spices based on your taste. If you like it spicy, add some red pepper flakes. You can replace the chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein option. Swap yellow potatoes with sweet potatoes for a sweeter taste.