Description
A delicious meal prep featuring juicy, high-protein chicken breast with a sweet maple glaze, paired with vibrant seasonal vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs Chicken Breast
- 1/3 cup Maple Syrup
- 4 cups Seasonal Vegetables (e.g., broccoli, bell peppers, carrots)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the chicken by trimming any excess fat and mixing maple syrup, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Marinate the chicken in a zip-top bag or shallow dish with the marinade for at least 30 minutes.
- Prep the veggies by chopping them into bite-sized pieces and tossing them with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange the marinated chicken and seasoned veggies on a lined baking sheet.
- Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) and veggies are tender.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Slice the chicken and serve alongside the vegetables.
Notes
Feel free to switch up vegetables or try different marinades. This dish is highly adaptable!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: maple chicken, meal prep, high protein, healthy lunch, roasted vegetables