Flavorful Chicken and Roasted Veggie Meal Prep Bowl

• 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
• 1 cup brown rice (uncooked)
• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium zucchini, chopped
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 medium carrot, sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons tahini
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
• 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

1. Cook the brown rice according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
2. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Prepare a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil.
3. In a bowl, toss chopped bell pepper, zucchini, broccoli, and carrots with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, pepper, and half the oregano. Spread the veggies evenly on one side of the baking sheet.
4. Rub the chicken breasts with the remaining olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Place the chicken on the other side of the baking sheet.
5. Roast the chicken and veggies in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
6. While roasting, prepare the lemon-tahini sauce by whisking together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup or honey, and water. Adjust the water quantity to achieve a drizzle-able consistency.
7. Once cooked, allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.
8. To assemble, portion brown rice at the base of each meal prep container, top with roasted vegetables and sliced chicken, then drizzle with the lemon-tahini sauce.

Chef tips

• For an even faster meal prep, cook the rice in advance or use microwaveable brown rice.
• If you prefer a different grain, quinoa or couscous can be substituted for brown rice, adjusting cooking times accordingly.
• To make this recipe vegetarian, replace chicken with firm tofu or chickpeas and roast with the vegetables.
• Store the lemon-tahini sauce separately and drizzle just before eating to keep the meal fresh and prevent sogginess.