Lemon Garlic Chicken Meal Prep
Lemon Garlic Chicken Meal Prep bakes tender chicken breasts with oregano, paprika, golden potatoes, and zucchini for a bright organized dinner. It is built for healthy meals for meal prepping, work lunches, and simple weeknight portions that reheat well.
Equipment
- Large rimmed baking sheet
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Instant-read thermometer
- Meal prep containers
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for marinade
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt for chicken
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper for chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 6 ounces each
- 1 1/2 pounds yellow potatoes cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for potatoes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper plus more to taste
- 4 small zucchinis sliced into 1-inch pieces
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk the lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat the chicken breasts in the marinade and let them sit while the vegetables are prepared.
- Toss the potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then spread them on the sheet pan.
- Roast the potatoes for 15 minutes, stir them, and place the marinated chicken on the pan.
- Add the zucchini around the chicken and roast until the chicken reaches 165°F and the vegetables are tender.
- Rest the chicken for 5 minutes, then slice if desired and divide with potatoes and zucchini into meal prep containers.
Notes
Storage: Store cooled portions in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freezing: Freeze the cooked chicken and potatoes for up to 2 months, but add fresh zucchini later for best texture.
Reheating: Reheat portions in the microwave in 60-second intervals or warm them on a sheet pan at 350°F until hot.
Expert Tips: Give the potatoes a short head start in the oven so they become tender before the zucchini softens.
Meal Prep: Let steam escape before sealing containers to keep the roasted potatoes from becoming too soft.
Variations: Use chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, green beans, bell peppers, or cauliflower depending on the portions you want.