Healthy Meal-prep chicken marinated in a spicy garlic, chili, cilantro, lime marinade, served with rice and colorful bell peppers. This tasty flavor-packed meal is quick and easy makes a great lunch all week long.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs or 4 small pieces
2 cups sliced bell peppers optional
4 cups cooked rice of choice
For the chicken marinade:
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice or juice of 1 lime
2 teaspoons lime zest or zest of 1 lime
2-3 cloves garlic minced or crush
1/4 cup cilantro minced
4 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder optional
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
To Cook Chicken: In a large bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the marinade. Add the chicken and mix until fully coated. Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high; grease with a little oil. Transfer chicken to pan and discard remaining marinade. Grill chicken for 5-8 minutes on each side or until cooked through.Cool chicken for 5 minutes then slice.
Remove chicken from the pan and immediately add sliced bell peppers to the same pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until charred.
Let everything come to room temperature before assembling the meal prep boxes. To assemble, Add 1 cup of cooked rice into 4 meal prep containers. Divide chicken and bell peppers into each box. Shut the lid and refrigerate for up to four days.