Description
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Ingredients
Chipotle Chicken Marinade
1/2Onion, roughly cut
8Garlic Cloves
1/2Jalapeno, sliced
4Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
3/4teaspoonCumin Powder
3/4teaspoonOregano Powder
1/4cupOlive Oil
1teaspoonSalt
Chipotle Chicken Meal Prep Lunch Bowls prepared 4 ways so that you aren’t bored with your meal prep! Healthy & yum with the same chipotle flavors!
4-6Chicken Thighs, boneless and skinless
1tablespoonVegetable Oil
Grilled Vegetables
6cupsRoughly cut Vegetables, Bell Peppers, Zucchini, Mushrooms, Brussel Sprouts, Carrots etc.
1tablespoonOregano
2tablespoonsOlive Oil
Salt and Pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients
1cupBlack Beans, drained if using canned
1/2cupWhite Rice, cooked
1/2cupQuinoa, cooked
2cupsLettuce
Sour cream and lime wedges for topping
Instructions
Blend all the ingredients mentioned under marinade with 2-3 tablespoons water till smooth. Marinate the chicken thighs in the mixture and set aside for half an hour or up to 2 hours. Heat oil in a pan and cook the thighs for 25-30 minutes till tender.
- Toss the vegetables with oregano, olive oil, salt and pepper and grill them in the oven at 225C/430F for 20 minutes till tender, but still crunchy.
Assembly: Start by dividing the grilled vegetables between four lunch boxes. Place 1-2 chicken thighs in each box (I am happy with one chicken thigh, but my husband, Denver, needs two to feel full). For variety, here’s the day wise plan:
Chipotle Chicken Thighs + Grilled Vegetables
Chipotle Chicken Thighs + Grilled Vegetables + 1/2 cup Black Beans + 1 cup Lettuce
Chipotle Chicken Thighs + Grilled Vegetables + 1/2 cup Black Beans + 1/2 cup Cooked Rice
Chipotle Chicken Thighs + Grilled Vegetables + 1/2 cup Quinoa + 1 cup Lettuce
Store the sour cream and lime wedges in separate mini container so that its easy to heat these up
Notes
02. Refrigerate these lunch boxes for up to 5 days
04. These can just be pulled out of the fridge and reheated in the microwave for a minute or two
06. I wouldn’t heat the boxes with lettuce or it’ll wilt. The ones with lettuce are meant to be salad boxes
08. I used boneless chicken thighs for this recipe. They work best as they remain tender and juicy. If you want to use chicken breasts, I recommend slicing them in half lengthwise, marinating them and then cooking them whole so that they retain their juices. Cook them for 4 minutes on each side (this can vary based on the size) and then chop them up.
10. Please remove the lid of the boxes before microwaving
12. Nutritional information below is for one chicken thigh and grilled vegetables only
Nutrition
Calories: 732kcal, Carbohydrates: 53g, Protein: 30g, Fat: 45g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Cholesterol: 111mg, Sodium: 863mg, Potassium: 1103mg, Fiber: 9g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 681IU, Vitamin C: 38mg, Calcium: 110mg, Iron: 5mg
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