The Ultimate Weeknight Meal Prep Hack

Say goodbye to boring lunches and hello to these vibrant Mediterranean Power Bowls. Packed with protein, fiber, and zesty flavors, this recipe is designed to stay fresh in your fridge for up to four days. It is the perfect balance of healthy and satisfying, ensuring you never have to settle for a sad desk lunch again!

Ingredients

• 1 lb Chicken breast, cubed
• 2 cups Cooked quinoa or brown rice
• 1 can (15 oz) Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 English cucumber, diced
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 Red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
• 1/2 cup Crumbled feta cheese
• For the dressing: 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp dried oregano, salt, and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Season the chicken cubes with salt, pepper, and a touch of oregano. Sauté in a large pan over medium-high heat until golden brown and cooked through (about 8-10 minutes).
2. While the chicken cooks, prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
3. In four meal prep containers, evenly distribute the cooked quinoa as the base.
4. Layer the cooked chicken, chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and olives on top of the quinoa.
5. Drizzle with the prepared lemon-oregano dressing and top with a generous sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese.
6. Seal the containers and refrigerate. These are delicious served cold or at room temperature!