A flavorful meal prep idea featuring marinated chicken breasts baked to perfection and served with turmeric quinoa and mixed vegetables. This dish is rich in flavor, easy to prepare, and perfect for healthy meal prep.
1: Combine the olive oil, smoked paprika, ground cumin, minced garlic, honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, and salt in a measuring cup.
2: Transfer the chicken breasts to a Ziploc bag, add the marinade, and combine—place in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours or overnight.
3: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
4: Transfer the chicken breasts to the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
5: Heat avocado cooking spray in a non-stick pot. Add the onions, garlic powder, ground cumin, salt, turmeric powder, mixed vegetables, and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
6: Transfer the quinoa to the pot and combine.
7: Add water and cook until the quinoa has absorbed all the water.
8: Once the water is absorbed, remove the pot from the heat, cover it, and let the quinoa steam for 5 minutes.
9: Enjoy!
