Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation Steps
- Rinse 2 cups of quinoa under cold water for about 1 minute.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa with 4 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- While cooking quinoa, season 2 chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Layer ½ cup of quinoa at the bottom of each meal prep container, add chicken slices on top.
- In a mixing bowl, combine diced tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion for the salad.
- Spoon a generous portion of salad into each container, alongside chicken and quinoa.
- Sprinkle Kalamata olives and feta cheese over each container and drizzle with lemon juice.
Nutrition
Notes
Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Best not to freeze due to veggie texture.