High-Protein Chicken Meal Prep (Print Version)

Easy high-protein meal: seasoned chicken, rice, and roasted vegetables ready for busy weeks and fitness routines.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 1.2 kg boneless, skinless chicken breast
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 ½ tsp salt
04 - 1 tsp black pepper
05 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1 tsp dried oregano

→ Grains

08 - 2 ½ cups uncooked brown or white rice
09 - 5 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth

→ Vegetables

10 - 3 cups broccoli florets
11 - 2 cups diced bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
12 - 2 cups sliced carrots
13 - 1 tbsp olive oil
14 - ½ tsp salt
15 - ½ tsp black pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 210°C (410°F).
02 - Rinse rice under cold water. In a pot, combine rice and water or broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes (white rice) or 30–35 minutes (brown rice), until tender. Fluff and set aside.
03 - Cut chicken breasts into even strips or cubes. In a bowl, toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and oregano. Arrange on a lined baking sheet.
04 - On a separate baking sheet, toss broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread into an even layer.
05 - Place chicken and veggies in the oven. Roast for 18–22 minutes, until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 74°C/165°F) and vegetables are tender.
06 - Divide rice, chicken, and veggies evenly among 5 meal prep containers. Let cool, then cover and refrigerate.
07 - Reheat in the microwave for 2–3 minutes, or until hot.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Your future self will be secretly thanking you when lunch is this nutritious, quick, and downright delicious.
  • It's become my go-to because it requires only a short prep burst, and leaves me free to ignore weeknight dinner dilemmas.
02 -
  • I once crammed everything onto a single baking tray and the steam made the veggies mushy—always give them their own space.
  • Switching from water to low-sodium chicken broth when cooking my rice completely changed the flavor profile, and I've never looked back.
03 -
  • Letting the rice rest with the lid on after cooking makes fluffing so much easier and keeps each grain separate.
  • No two ovens are quite the same—trust your nose and keep an eye out for golden chicken and caramelized veggie edges.
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