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Lemon Garlic Chicken Meal Prep

A delicious and nutritious meal prep option featuring marinated chicken, roasted potatoes, and sautéed zucchini, perfect for busy weekdays or special occasions.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Meal Prep
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts and toss to coat thoroughly. Allow the chicken to marinate for 20 minutes or up to 24 hours for more flavor.
Cooking
  1. Preheat the 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 and bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, stirring halfway through.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, shaking off any excess liquid. Place the chicken in the preheated pan and cook for 7-8 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and a meat thermometer reads 165°F (74°C). Once done, remove the chicken from the pan and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  3. Add the zucchini slices to the remaining marinade and toss to coat. In the same skillet used to cook the chicken, add the zucchini with the marinade. Cook on high heat for 5-7 minutes, tossing occasionally, until softened and lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assembling
  1. Once all components are cooked, divide the sliced chicken, roasted potatoes, and sautéed zucchini into four meal prep containers. Let them cool before sealing for storage.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Feel free to customize your veggies; broccoli or bell peppers work well too. Serve with a sprinkle of fresh herbs like parsley for a pop of color.