Description
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this easy chicken and vegetable meal prep. This quick, healthy dish is perfect for busy individuals or families looking for a nutritious option that doesn?t skimp on flavor. Featuring tender, oven-roasted chicken paired with vibrant vegetables like broccoli, bell peppers, and zucchini, this recipe can be customized to suit your preferences. Whether you enjoy it alone or alongside a hearty base like rice or quinoa, this meal will keep you satisfied throughout the week. Plus, it’s an excellent way to manage portion control while minimizing food waste. With minimal prep time and straightforward instructions, you’ll have delicious meals ready to enjoy in no time.
Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil; place them on one side of the baking sheet.
- Chop the broccoli into florets, slice the bell peppers into strips, and cut the zucchini into rounds; toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the vegetables on the other side of the baking sheet next to the chicken.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce and honey; drizzle half over the chicken.
- Bake everything for 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165?F (74?C) and vegetables are tender. Drizzle remaining sauce before serving.
Notes
For even cooking, ensure all ingredients are cut into similar sizes.
Consider marinating chicken overnight for enhanced flavor.
Feel free to swap out vegetables based on seasonal availability or personal preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 200g
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg