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Meal Prep Chicken - 3 Ways
How to meal prep chicken for the entire week! Salsa verde, lemon pepper + orange chicken marinades included. SO GOOD, SO EASY!
Prep Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
4
- 6 servings
Course:
Main Course
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 recipe of desired marinade
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
For the salsa verde marinade
- ¾ cup salsa verde
- 1 shallot minced
- 3 tablespoons cilantro fresh, chopped leaves
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon cumin ground
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
For the lemon pepper marinade
- ¼ cup chicken stock
- 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 shallot minced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
For the orange chicken marinade
- 3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
- 3 tablespoons orange juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine chicken and desired marinade; marinate for at least 2 hours to overnight, turning the bag occasionally.
- Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and marinade, and cook, stirring often, until golden brown and marinade has reduced, about 13-15 minutes.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons water, scraping any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve immediately.
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