Description
A nutritious and delicious recipe packed with lean protein, colorful vegetables, and healthy grains that supports weight loss and meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of lean chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional)
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Wash your vegetables thoroughly and cut the broccoli into small florets, slice the carrots, and chop the bell pepper. Dice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Mix well and allow to marinate for about 10 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Add the Vegetables: Add the broccoli, carrots, and bell pepper to the skillet. Stir and cook for another 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are tender but crisp.
- Serve: Serve the chicken and vegetable mixture over cooked quinoa or brown rice, garnished with fresh herbs or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding fresh lemon juice before serving. This dish is great for lunch or dinner and perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, healthy recipe, meal prep, weight loss, quinoa