Description
A simple guide for beginners to meal prep for the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 chicken breasts
- 2 cups brown rice
- 4 cups mixed vegetables
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare the brown rice according to package instructions.
- Steam or sauté the mixed vegetables until tender.
- Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice it.
- Divide the chicken, rice, and vegetables into meal prep containers.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Feel free to switch the vegetables based on your preference.
- You can use different seasonings for variety.
- Make sure to cool the food before sealing containers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 container
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: meal prep for the week for beginners