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Roasted lemon garlic chicken cubes and broccoli florets served over brown rice in glass meal prep containers.
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Easy Lemon Garlic Chicken Meal Prep

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 lb broccoli florets, bite-sized
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 large lemon , juiced and zested
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
  • Prepare the marinade by whisking together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl.
  • Arrange the cubed chicken and broccoli florets in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet.
  • Pour the marinade over the chicken and broccoli, tossing thoroughly to ensure even coating.
  • Roast for 20 to 25 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
  • Divide the 2 cups of cooked brown rice equally into four airtight meal prep containers.
  • Distribute the roasted chicken and broccoli evenly over the rice portions.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and allow to cool slightly before sealing and refrigerating for up to 4 days.