Lean chicken and a roasted vegetable medley for protein-rich, make-ahead lunches or dinners, gluten- and dairy-free.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Protein
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 5.3 oz each)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
06 - 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
→ Vegetables
07 - 2 cups broccoli florets
08 - 2 cups chopped bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
09 - 1 cup sliced zucchini
10 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
12 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
13 - 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Optional additions
15 - 1 cup cooked quinoa or cooked brown rice (for serving, optional)
16 - Fresh lemon wedges
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper; arrange tools for assembly.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry. In a small bowl combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt; rub evenly over each breast.
03 - Place the seasoned chicken breasts on one prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly to allow air circulation.
04 - In a large bowl toss broccoli, chopped bell peppers, sliced zucchini and halved cherry tomatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated.
05 - Spread the vegetables in a single layer on the second baking sheet and place both sheets in the preheated oven.
06 - Roast vegetables 20–25 minutes, turning or stirring once halfway through, until tender and edges are lightly caramelized.
07 - Roast chicken 20–25 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F (74°C). Remove chicken and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
08 - Divide sliced chicken and roasted vegetables evenly among 4 meal prep containers. If using, add 1/4 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice to each container. Allow containers to cool to room temperature before sealing and refrigerating.
