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Bowl of chicken and vegetables for Easy Dinner Recipes for Busy Weeknights (Meal-Prep Friendly).

Easy Dinner Recipes for Busy Weeknights (Meal-Prep Friendly)


  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 35 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Quick and simple dinner recipes perfect for busy weeknights, designed for meal prepping.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp cornstarch

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. Add broccoli florets and chopped bell pepper to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, and cornstarch.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables.
  6. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  7. Serve immediately or portion into containers for meal prep.

Notes

  • For meal prep, allow the dish to cool completely before dividing into individual containers.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stir-fry
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: easy dinner, busy weeknights, meal prep, chicken stir-fry, quick meals, healthy dinner