Having 3 kids and working full-time, I knew whatever I did on my health journey had to be practical and sustainable. Enter: meal prepping. I started dedicating time on Sundays to be for meal prepping for the week. Eventually it became a habit. By having my meals prepped for the week, I had no excuse to go to the drive-thru line or waste calories on a dry, processed protein bar.
I needed my meals to be easy and lightened-up too. Spending hours in the kitchen or making grocery lists wasn’t appealing or possible for me. Which is why I lean heavily on chicken in my recipes. Chicken is cheap and can be bought raw, in a can, or already cooked as a rotisserie chicken. Chicken also works with lots of flavors! It’s also low calorie which allowed me to be more generous with other ingredients.
Meal prepping lunch doesn’t have to be repetitive or time consuming, and chicken doesn’t need to be boring. Below are 5 chicken recipes I’ve created that I created, and that I make when I’m wanting an easy meal prep for the week that’s healthy and delicious.
Chicken and Quinoa Skillet with Peanut Sauce
This meal takes less than 30 minutes to make and will have you looking forward to eating lunch everyday! Bursting with flavor and packed with protein, these chicken dish is anything but boring!
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Strawberry Poppy Seed Mason Jar Salads
Proof that salads don’t have to be boring either! This sweetness of the fresh strawberries is layered with pickled onions and grilled chicken before being topped with greens, nuts, goat cheese, and a tangy homemade poppyseed dressing. Jar salads are easy to eat on the go and even easier to clean-up!
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Lightened Up Honey Mustard Chicken Salad
This chicken salad will change the way you think about chicken salads! The delicious and tangy flavors of the homemade creamy honey mustard paired with the chicken come together with just a touch of sweetness. Serve on a bun, over salad, or with crackers and veggies!
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Semi-Homemade Teriyaki Chicken Box
Meal prep doesn’t get easier than this! By using some store-bought foods and pairing them with your own grilled chicken teriyaki, these “adult lunchables” come together in no time. The are easy to clean-up and completely customizable.
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Lightened-Up Buffalo Chicken Dip
Who says this super popular party appetizer can’t be eaten at lunch? High in protein and packed with flavor, this dip can be served with veggies, in a wrap, or with crackers.
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Meal prepping chicken for lunch is a simple habit you can start this week. Chicken keeps these meals healthy, affordable, and anything but boring. If you’re serious about your health goals but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen, these easy chicken meal prep recipes are for you!
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