Description
Meal Prep Baked Lime Chicken Bowls are a vibrant and delicious way to simplify your weekly meal prep. With perfectly seasoned chicken marinated in zesty lime juice, these bowls are not only a feast for the eyes but also for the palate. Paired with fresh veggies and grains, they make for a healthy and satisfying meal option that keeps well throughout the week, ensuring you’re always just a quick reheat away from a tasty dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and lime juice until combined.
- Place chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish; pour marinade over it and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Arrange marinated chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Serve alongside rice or quinoa and fresh vegetables, drizzling with any leftover marinade.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg