Name: Lemon Herb Chicken with Quinoa Rice and Vegetables
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 600 g chicken breast; 1 cup quinoa; 1 cup brown rice; 2 cups broccoli florets; 1 large red bell pepper; 1 large carrot; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 3 cups water

Lemon Herb Chicken with Quinoa Rice and Vegetables

LunchHigh-ProteinMeal Prep

Ingredients (14)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
chicken breast	600 g	171	32g	0g	4g
quinoa	1 cup	157	6g	27g	3g
brown rice	1 cup	172	4g	36g	1g
broccoli florets	2 cups	16	1g	3g	0g
red bell pepper	1 large	11	0g	2g	0g
carrot	1 large	8	0g	2g	0g
lemon juice	2 tbsp	2	0g	1g	0g
olive oil	2 tbsp	62	0g	0g	7g
garlic	2 cloves	2	0g	1g	0g
dried thyme	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
dried oregano	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
salt	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
black pepper	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
water	3 cups	0	0g	0g	0g

Ingredients (14)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
chicken breast	600 g	171	32g	0g	4g
quinoa	1 cup	157	6g	27g	3g
brown rice	1 cup	172	4g	36g	1g
broccoli florets	2 cups	16	1g	3g	0g
red bell pepper	1 large	11	0g	2g	0g
carrot	1 large	8	0g	2g	0g
lemon juice	2 tbsp	2	0g	1g	0g
olive oil	2 tbsp	62	0g	0g	7g
garlic	2 cloves	2	0g	1g	0g
dried thyme	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
dried oregano	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
salt	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
black pepper	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
water	3 cups	0	0g	0g	0g

Directions

Step 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
Step 2
Cook quinoa and brown rice together with 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then cover and let simmer for about 20 minutes until fluffy.
Step 3
Meanwhile, season the chicken breasts with lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Step 4
In a baking dish, place seasoned chicken and surround with broccoli florets, sliced red bell pepper, and sliced carrot.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through.
Step 6
Once cooked, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Step 7
Divide the quinoa rice and vegetables among meal prep containers, top with sliced chicken, and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.