Description
Meal Prep Baked Lime Chicken Bowls are a vibrant and nutritious meal option that brings a burst of flavor to your dinner table. Marinated chicken, zesty lime, and colorful vegetables come together over a base of fluffy rice or quinoa, making this dish ideal for busy weeknights or meal prepping. Each bite is packed with freshness and zest, turning cooking into a joyful experience while ensuring you enjoy healthy meals effortlessly throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- Juice of 3 fresh limes
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 bell peppers, chopped (1 red, 1 yellow)
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa for serving
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, garlic, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken in a resealable bag and pour the marinade over it. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best results).
- Chop bell peppers and zucchini into bite-sized pieces.
- On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, arrange marinated chicken and scatter veggies around them.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest before slicing and serve over cooked rice or quinoa, garnished with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg