Description
These BBQ Chicken Summer Meal Prep Containers deliver bold flavor and convenience. Baked zesty chicken, roasted zucchini, peppers, and fluffy rice come together in perfect harmony for a nutritious and satisfying summer meal.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
1/2 cup BBQ sauce (gluten-free optional)
3 cups uncooked white rice (or substitute with quinoa)
1.5 cups sliced zucchini, unpeeled
1 cup diced cooked peppers (red or green varieties)
Garlic powder, to taste
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Place chicken in a baking dish and cover evenly with half the BBQ sauce.
Simmer white rice for 18 minutes or until tender.
Wash zucchini and cut into 1/2-inch rounds.
Halve and deseed peppers before griddling for 2 minutes per side.
Pat all vegetables dry with paper towels.
Bake chicken for 25 minutes or until golden and juicy.
Assemble meal prep containers with a base of cooled rice, chicken slices, remaining BBQ sauce, zucchini, and peppers.
Notes
Marinate chicken for 8 hours for deeper flavor
Use parchment paper in the baking dish for easy cleanup
Portion by layering ingredients after the chicken and vegetables have cooled slightly
Add sesame seeds on top for extra texture and visual appeal
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Trending
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups total (rice + chicken + vegetables)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
