Description
Fresh, easy, and made to last all week—this summer herb meal prep is like a garden party in your fridge! Featuring herb-marinated chicken with vibrant vegetables and quinoa for healthy weekly meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein & Base:
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
Fresh Herbs (chopped fine):
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp fresh basil
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
Sides for the week:
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or rice
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced thin
- ½ red onion, sliced thin
- ½ cup crumbled feta (optional)
Dressing:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt & pepper
- A pinch of oregano
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a zip bag or bowl, combine chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper. Marinate at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 5-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Let rest, then slice.
- Prep the Veggies: Chop cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, and onion. Toss with vinaigrette dressing.
- Build Your Containers: Divide quinoa among containers, top with sliced chicken and marinated vegetables. Add feta if using.
- Store: Refrigerate for 4-5 days of fresh, herb-loaded meals.
Notes
- Chicken thighs stay more moist throughout the week
- Vegetables can be kept separate from dressing until serving for maximum crispness
- Double the recipe for larger families or extended meal prep
- Fresh herbs can be substituted with dried (use 1/3 the amount)
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep, Main Dish
- Method: Marinating, Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 container
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg