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Meal Prep Lunch Bowls with Spicy Chicken

Meal Prep Lunch Bowls with Spicy Chicken


  • Author: Jackson Walker
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

Bold, nourishing, and perfectly balanced—these meal prep bowls serve up tender spiced chicken, caramelized sweet potatoes, and zesty lemon broccoli. Toss in a side of fresh fruit and you’ve got a colorful, feel-good lunch that hits every craving.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Sweet Potatoes

2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into ½” cubes

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

½ tsp paprika

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

¼ tsp garlic powder

For the Chicken

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into four 6 oz portions)

Nonstick cooking spray

1½ tsp paprika

1 tsp salt

¾ tsp cumin

¼ tsp black pepper

¼ tsp dried thyme

¼ tsp garlic powder

⅛ tsp cayenne pepper

For the Broccoli

1 head broccoli, cut into florets

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

½ tsp salt

½ tsp lemon pepper

Optional Dessert

Fresh fruit like apple slices or grapes


Instructions

Roast Sweet Potatoes: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil and seasonings. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and soft.

Cook Chicken: Spray a skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium. Rub chicken with spices and cook 5–6 mins per side until golden and fully cooked. Let rest, then slice.

Roast Broccoli: Toss broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and lemon pepper. Roast at 400°F for 15–20 minutes until edges are crispy.

Assemble Bowls: Divide sweet potatoes, chicken, and broccoli into four containers. Add fruit if desired for a sweet finish.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 420/serving
  • Fat: 14g/serving
  • Carbohydrates: 30g/serving
  • Fiber: 6g/serving
  • Protein: 35g/serving