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Chimichurri Chicken Meal Prep

Chimichurri Chicken Meal Prep

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4.29000 from 7 votes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 5 People
Calories: 769kcal
Author: Chef Jack Ovens

Ingredients
 

Chicken & Seasoning

  • 1kg (2.2lbs) - Chicken Breast
  • 2 tsp (5g) - Onion Powder
  • 2 tsp (5g) - Garlic Powder
  • 2 tsp (5g) - Smoked Paprika
  • 2 tsp (10ml) - Olive Oil
  • Seasoning To Taste

Chimichurri

  • 10g (0.3oz) - Flat Leaf Parsely
  • 10g (0.3oz) - Coriander (Cilantro) (Optional)
  • 3 - Garlic Cloves
  • 1 tsp (2g) - Dried Oregano
  • ¼ tsp (0.2g) - Chilli Flakes (Optional)
  • ⅓ Cup (80ml) - Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
  • ¼ Cup (60ml) - Red Wine Vinegar (Substitute For Lemon Juice)
  • Seasoning To Taste

Basmati Rice

  • 320g (11.2oz) - Basmati Rice, Washed
  • 640ml (640g) - Cold Water
  • Salt To Taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 200°c - 390°f.
  • Place a saucepan over high heat, and add in 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 up the rice with a spatula and set aside.
  • Place a large pan over high heat, add in 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. Remove, allow to rest for 10 minutes, and thinly slice.
  • To make the chimichurri, add all of the ingredients into a blender or mortar and pestle and blend or bash until it forms a thick but pourable mixture. Add to the sliced chicken.
  • Serve the chimichurri chicken over the soft and fluffy rice. Garnish with lime and coriander (cilantro) (optional). Dig in.

Nutrition Guide

Nutrition Facts
Chimichurri Chicken Meal Prep
Amount per Serving
Calories
769
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
28.5
g
44
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
 
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
15
g
Cholesterol
 
128
mg
43
%
Sodium
 
248
mg
11
%
Potassium
 
898
mg
26
%
Carbohydrates
 
64.5
g
22
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
0.3
g
0
%
Protein
 
60.1
g
120
%
Vitamin A
 
875
IU
18
%
Vitamin C
 
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
 
53
mg
5
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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