High Nutrition Chimichurri Chicken Meal Prep. Perfect For Bulking.
This chimichurri chicken meal prep is easy to make, cheap, and delicious. I have tried to increase the amount of protein and calories for those wanting to eat this to bulk up. This chimichurri chicken recipe is also a base recipe which means it is pretty plain but allows you to add any of your favourite veggies, legumes, or anything you want to add. The flavour combination will work with nearly anything you decide to add if you wish to do so.
Chimichurri Chicken Meal Prep
Ingredients
Chicken & Seasoning
- 1 kg Chicken Breast Diced
- 8 g Onion Powder
- 8 g Garlic Powder
- 8 g Smoked Paprika
- 10 ml Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper To Taste
Chimichurri
- 10 g Flat Leaf Parsley
- 10 g Coriander (Cilantro)
- 3 Garlic Cloves
- 1 g Dried Oregano
- 0.75 g Chilli Flakes Optional
- 80 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 60 ml Red Wine Vinegar
- Salt & Pepper To Taste
Basmati Rice
- 320 g Basmati Rice Washed
- 640 ml Cold Water
- Salt To Taste
Garnish
- Lime Wedge To Serve
- Coriander (Cilantro)
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Place a saucepan over high heat and add the rice, cold water, and salt to taste. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and cook for 14 minutes, undisturbed. After 14 minutes, turn off the heat and leave the lid on for a final 4 minutes. Remove the lid, fluff the rice with a spatula, and set aside.
- Place a large oven-safe pan over high heat, add the olive oil, and sear the seasoned chicken for 3 minutes on each side, or until deeply golden. Transfer to the preheated oven and cook for 14 minutes, or until cooked through to an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F). Remove, rest for 10 minutes, then thinly slice.
- To make the chimichurri, add all of the ingredients to a blender or mortar and pestle and blend or bash until it forms a thick but pourable mixture. Add to the sliced chicken and toss to coat.
- Serve the chimichurri chicken over the fluffy rice. Garnish with lime wedges and coriander, if using. Dig in.
The above nutrition guide is based on daily averages and is calculated for a single portion.
Recipe Notes
Chimichurri Chicken Meal Prep Storage Instructions
To store, place in the fridge for up to 4 days and in the freezer for up to 4 months, both held in airtight containers. Allow to thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
Chimichurri Chicken Meal Prep Reheating Instructions
Reheating can be done one of two ways. The easiest method is to reheat in a microwave, in bursts, until hot throughout. Alternatively, it can be reheated in a pan to create a fried rice dish.
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Just made this tonight! Subbed the chicken breast for chicken thigh as supermarket was out of CB. Could have cooked the chicken for maybe 2 minutes less in oven but still good. So delicious and easy. Used the mortar and pestle for the chimichurri and came out beautifully. Very fresh and zingy. Will be prepping this on the regular. Thank you so much.
Hi, Ruby. That sounds amazing. Very nice. Thanks for making it.