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4 square glass meal containers with Low Carb Mexican Inspired Chicken with broccoli, peppers, red onion with sour cream, cheese and limes.
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5 from 6 votes

Best Chicken Meal Prep (>50g protein)

This chicken meal prep makes for an easy grab-and-go meal to help hit your health goals. It’s flavorful, high in protein & simple to make.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: mains
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 5
Calories: 500kcal
Cost: £2.39

Ingredients

  • 650 g - 1kg (35 oz) chicken thighs, boneless & skinless
  • 3 mixed peppers, cut into slices
  • 400 g (1 x can) plum tomatoes
  • 2 courgettes, roughly chopped
  • 2 red onions, chopped into wedges
  • 1 aubergine, roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 2 chillies
  • 5 tbsp sour cream
  • 100 g cheddar
  • Bunch of fresh coriander
  • Juice of half a lime, plus wedges to serve

Cupboard Essentials

  • 3 tbsp rapeseed oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Optional chilli flakes

Instructions

Preheat oven to 392°F (180°C)

    Note: If you have extra time/ plan ahead, marinade the chicken in your fridge a couple of hours before preparing the rest of the meal prep.

    • To the chicken thighs, add the cumin, paprika and garlic powder. Toss to combine, then coat with 1 tbsp of rapeseed oil. Season generously with salt and pepper.
    • Add the can of plum tomatoes, chilli (deseeded if you like less heat), garlic cloves, a handful of coriander into a blender and roughly blitz to combine.
    • Add the vegetables into a large baking tray and pour the spicy salsa over the veg along with 2 tbsp of rapeseed oil. Use a spatula to ensure all the veggies are evenly coated in the salsa. Pop in the oven for 30-35 minutes.
    • After around 30 minutes, use a large non-stick frying pan over a high heat. Once the pan is piping hot, add the chicken and refrain from stirring to achieve a nice sear. Cook on 1 side for 7 minutes, then reduce the heat to medium, rotate the chicken and cook for a further 7-10 minutes, depending on the size of your chicken.
    • Assemble the meal prep bowls by adding the saucy roasted veggies as a base, placing the chicken on top and storing until you’re ready to eat. When it’s time to eat, reheat the bowls for 2 minutes in the microwave. Serve with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of cheddar, coriander and a squeeze of lime.

    Notes

    • Include a protein, a carb/grain, and a few vegetables for balanced nutrition.
    • Keep base prep simple with basic seasonings, allowing flexibility for flavour adjustments later.
    • Opt for chicken meal prep for versatility; vary sauces and seasonings to prevent getting bored, especially when making large batches for freezing.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 26g