Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Tasty Tuesday

Here is a very easy meal prep idea and it will leave you with lunch for 4 days!  Woo Hoo!  Prepping your meals on Sunday will help keep you on track during the week and saves a ton of time!

(Make Ahead) Chicken Fajita Lunch Bowls
Chicken Fajita Lunch Bowls (Make Ahead). Make this recipe on Sunday and have all of your work lunches ready for the week!
SERVES: 4
Ingredients
Chicken
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt & pepper
Salad
  • ¾ cup basmati rice (uncooked)
  • 2 bell peppers, sliced into strips
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, diced
  • 1 cup corn kernels
Vinaigrette:
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

Instructions:
Chicken
  1. Pre-heat oven to 425°F.
  2. Place the chicken breasts in a small baking dish, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Turn to coat.
  3. Bake for 10 minutes, turn the chicken, then bake for another 10-15 minutes (depends on the size of your chicken breasts), until cooked through.
  4. Allow to rest for 10 more minutes before slicing
Lunch Bowls:
  1. Cook the rice according to package directions. Allow to cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the rice, bell peppers, red onion and corn.
  3. Shake together the vinaigrette and add to the bowl. Toss to coat everything completely.
  4. Divide amongst 4 lunch containers, topping with the chicken.
  5. Refrigerate until you are ready to serve
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