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high protein low calorie meal prep

High Protein Low Calorie Meal Prep: 5 Steps to Savor Success


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A meal prep recipe focused on high protein and low calorie ingredients.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 500g chicken breast
  • 200g quinoa
  • 300g broccoli
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Season the chicken breast with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place the chicken on a baking tray and drizzle with olive oil.
  4. Bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked.
  5. While the chicken is baking, cook the quinoa according to package instructions.
  6. Steam the broccoli until tender.
  7. Once cooked, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
  8. Divide the quinoa, broccoli, and chicken into meal prep containers.

Notes

  • This meal can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Feel free to swap out the vegetables for your favorites.
  • You can add a sauce of your choice for extra flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Meal Prep
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 meal
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: high protein low calorie meal prep, healthy meal prep, low calorie chicken recipe