Chipotle Lime Chicken Meal Prep: Taste the Flavor Explosion!
A delicious and easy chipotle lime chicken meal prep recipe that is perfect for a flavorful week ahead.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Grilling or Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chipotle in adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix lime juice, chipotle in adobo sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- In meal prep containers, divide the cooked brown rice, black beans, and corn.
- Top with sliced chicken and avocado.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight.
- This meal can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to the meal prep containers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meal
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg