Description
Transform your weeknight dinners with this easy meal prep chicken recipe. Juicy, flavorful chicken breasts are marinated in a zesty blend of spices, making it perfect for busy schedules or spontaneous gatherings. Serve this versatile dish over rice, in wraps, or atop salads for delightful meals throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best results.
- Place marinated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Allow the chicken to rest for five minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 110mg