Juicy oven-baked chicken breast served with colorful bell peppers and onions, seasoned with bold Mexican-inspired spices. A simple, high-protein dinner that’s full of flavor, perfect for weight loss, meal prep, and busy weeknights!
💡 Healthy eating tip: Filling half your plate (or lunchbox) with vegetables is an easy way to increase fiber and volume while keeping calories under control.
🔥 Nutrition (per serving): 278 kcal | 28 g protein | 12 g fat | 12 g carbs
Ingredients (1 serving):
• Chicken breast – 112 g
• Bell pepper – 150 g (1 medium)
• Onion – 38 g (½ medium)
• Olive oil – 11 g (about 1 tbsp)
• Oregano – ¾ tsp
• Chili powder – ¾ tsp
• Ground cumin – ¾ tsp
• Paprika – ¾ tsp
• Salt – to taste
• Black pepper – to taste
Preparation:
Mix the oregano, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper, then divide the spice mix into two equal portions.
Rub one half of the spice mixture evenly over the chicken breast.
Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F) and bake the chicken for 17-19 minutes.
Slice the bell pepper and onion into strips.
Heat a skillet over high heat, add the olive oil, and cook the vegetables for a few minutes, stirring constantly.
Reduce the heat to medium, add the remaining spice mix, and cook for another few minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender but still crisp.
Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice it into thin strips.
Serve with the spiced peppers and onions.
A colorful, protein-packed dinner that’s easy to make, incredibly flavorful, and perfect for healthy meal prep! 💚
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3 Comments
28 g of protein!
Veggies and chicken ❤
Those veggies look sooo good!