Description
Meal Prep Baked Lime Chicken Bowls are the perfect solution for busy weeks, combining marinated chicken breasts baked to juicy perfection with fluffy rice or quinoa and colorful veggies. Bursting with zesty lime flavor, these bowls not only nourish your body but also delight your taste buds, making healthy eating enjoyable and stress-free. Meal prep has never been this flavorful!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
- Steamed broccoli or mixed salad for serving
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a bowl, mix lime juice, honey, garlic, soy sauce, and cumin to create the marinade.
- 3. Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes in a resealable bag or shallow dish.
- 4. Arrange marinated chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 5. Prepare brown rice or quinoa according to package directions while the chicken bakes.
- 6. Slice the cooked chicken and serve over rice/quinoa with steamed veggies or salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 645mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg