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Macro-Friendly Chicken, Rice, and Broccoli Meal Prep


  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This macro-friendly meal plan simplifies healthy eating with delicious, balanced, and easy-to-prepare dishes perfect for meal prepping. It focuses on fueling your body efficiently without sacrificing flavor, ideal for busy individuals and families.


Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups cooked brown rice (about 1.5 cups uncooked)
  • 4 cups steamed broccoli florets (about 2 large heads)
  • 1/2 cup low-sugar BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
  • 4 tablespoons reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

  • Instructions

    1. Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create two thinner cutlets, ensuring even cooking.

    2. Season the Chicken: In a medium bowl, toss the chicken cutlets with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until each piece is evenly coated.

    3. Cook the Chicken: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken. Cook for 4-6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 F (74 C) and the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary.

    4. Steam the Broccoli: While the chicken cooks, steam your broccoli florets. You can do this in a steamer basket over boiling water for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp, or microwave them in a bowl with a splash of water, covered, for 3-4 minutes.

    5. Assemble the Meals: Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing or dicing it into bite-sized pieces. Divide the cooked brown rice and steamed broccoli evenly among your meal prep containers.

    6. Add Sauce and Optional Toppings: Drizzle each portion of chicken with about 1-2 tablespoons of low-sugar BBQ sauce. If desired, sprinkle with reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese and garnish with fresh parsley.

    7. Cool and Store: Allow the assembled meals to cool completely before sealing the containers and refrigerating. This prevents condensation and helps maintain freshness.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: main dish
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 meal prep container
    • Protein: 30

    Keywords: macro-friendly, meal prep, chicken, broccoli, healthy, easy, weeknight, high protein, low sugar, quick