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Greek Chicken Meal Prep Containers

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A simple, flavorful Greek-inspired chicken meal prep recipe featuring juicy chicken breasts marinated in lemon and herbs, paired with fresh veggies, quinoa or brown rice, and tangy feta cheese. Perfect for busy weekdays and meal prepping.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 medium cucumber, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Optional: ¼ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Add the chicken breasts to the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 1-2 hours in the fridge for better flavor.
  4. While the chicken marinates, cook quinoa or brown rice according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
  5. Place the marinated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. While the chicken roasts, slice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the parsley. Prepare olives and red pepper flakes if using.
  7. Once the chicken has rested for 5 minutes, slice it thinly. Divide the quinoa or rice evenly among meal prep containers. Add the sliced chicken on top, then arrange the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and olives alongside. Sprinkle with crumbled feta and fresh parsley.

Notes

[‘Marinate chicken for at least 15 minutes for best flavor; longer marinating (1-2 hours) improves taste.’, ‘Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) for juicy results.’, ‘Slice veggies just before assembling or store separately to keep them fresh and crisp.’, ‘Cook quinoa or rice with low-sodium broth for extra flavor.’, ‘Avoid overcrowding the pan when roasting chicken to prevent steaming.’, ‘Reheat meal prep containers in the microwave with a damp paper towel to keep chicken moist.’, ‘Soak red onion slices in cold water for 5 minutes before serving to mellow sharpness.’]

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Keywords: Greek chicken, meal prep, healthy recipes, Mediterranean, chicken breasts, quinoa, feta, easy lunch, weekday meals

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